Apartments for rent in Fairburn, GA

A small city located in Georgia, Fairburn has a population of slightly more than 14,000. Young adults (15-24) account for a greater percentage of the population here (17%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find no shortage of peers, while retirees are less well-represented. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just under 34, are decidedly younger than most cities in Georgia. A narrow majority of residents rent their homes (53%) as opposed to owning (47%) in Fairburn. The average rent of $977 per month is roughly on par with the state average.

Fairburn residents have an average commute of about 30 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical way to get to work, selected by 42% of workers, while public transit isn't widely used. Not many residents walk to work.

Many Fairburn residents work in one of three industries: entertainment, warehousing, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 23% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of just over $51K, Fairburn workers earn around $15,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345. Among Fairburn residents older than 25, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 5% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.