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Fairwood

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Total population

17,856

Median home value

$733,200

50.3%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$122,134

Fairwood$122k
National$74k
Weather72°F · Sunny
Coordinates47.45°, -122.14°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Found in Washington, United States, Fairwood is classified as a census-designated community in public datasets. Its coordinates of 47.447°, -122.143° place it in the temperate zone of the northern hemisphere. Public datasets list a population of roughly 17,856. The latitude suggests four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. Population density therefore averages about 1,452 per km², a densely built-up character. It covers about 12.3 km² of land area. Read on for charts and tables covering demographics, climate, hazards, schools, wildlife and other open-data indicators for Fairwood.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
38.5
Median home value
$733,200
Housing units
7,240
Poverty rate
8.4%
Unemployment
5.3%

Race & ethnicity

White
51%
Black
5.2%
Asian
24.4%
Hispanic
10.2%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
47.4468
Longitude
-122.1429
Water area
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon
72°F
Sunny
Tonight
50°F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
72°F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
51°F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
51°F
Mostly Clear

Forecast for Fairwood, WA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
27.3%
Diabetes
7.7%
Adult obesity
23.6%
Binge drinking
18.8%
Adult smoking
8.4%
No leisure activity
16.8%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
991,223
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • American Crow
    Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
    49,054
  • Dark-eyed Junco
    Junco hyemalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    39,648
  • Song Sparrow
    Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
    38,199
  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    37,515
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    33,747
  • Anna's Hummingbird
    Calypte anna (R.Lesson, 1829) · Aves
    28,741
  • Spotted Towhee
    Pipilo maculatus Swainson, 1827 · Aves
    27,434
  • Northern Flicker
    Colaptes auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    26,109

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
198
Elementary
110
Middle
28
High
45
Other
15

Largest nearby schools

  • Tahoma Senior High School
    High · Maple Valley · 2,790 students · 22.5:1 ratio
  • Issaquah High School
    High · ISSAQUAH · 2,412 students · 22.8:1 ratio
  • Kent-Meridian High School
    High · Kent · 2,128 students · 21.1:1 ratio
  • Kentridge High School
    High · Kent · 2,034 students · 23.1:1 ratio
  • Mount Rainier High School
    High · Des Moines · 1,873 students · 24.3:1 ratio
  • Hazen Senior High School
    High · Renton · 1,871 students · 24:1 ratio
  • Thomas Jefferson High School
    High · AUBURN · 1,797 students · 23.6:1 ratio
  • Kentwood High School
    High · Covington · 1,733 students · 21.9:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
1,076
Largest magnitude
4.8
Largest event
2003-04-25

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Nearby places in Washington

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Geography & sun

Nearby airports

Public attention

Books about this place

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES