salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,480 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Georgia cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Georgia. It is number 119 of 168 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fairburn?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fairburn
| Size | Fairburn | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,565 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,409 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,752 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fairburn overall?
Everyday prices in Georgia overall are 4% below the U.S. average (index 96.3, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fairburn, so the Georgia figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fairburn
Life in Fairburn
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairburn?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $51 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $271,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fairburn, GA?
Renting in Fairburn costs a median of about $1,937 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Georgia median is $1,667.
How much do I need to make to live in Fairburn?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,480 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairburn cheap or expensive?
Fairburn is rated OK: rent takes 23.5% of the typical household income of $99,111. It ranks 119th cheapest of 168 Georgia cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fairburn?
The median homeowner in Fairburn pays $2,352 a year in property taxes, about 0.87% of the median home value.
Is Fairburn more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Georgia are 4% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fairburn?
The median home value in Fairburn is $271,800, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
16,831 people live in Fairburn. Numbers are typical (middle) values.