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Fairland
  • Suburb in Maryland
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Suburb
Washington, D.C.

Fairland

#3,162 in Best Places to Raise a Family in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Fairland is a suburb of Washington, D.C. with a population of 25,324. Fairland is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Fairland offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fairland there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fairland and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fairland are highly rated.
    About Fairland...
    Population
    25,324
    Suburb of
    Washington, D.C.
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $371,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,773
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      53%
    • Own
      47%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Fairland

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,565
    National
    $69,021
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