Population 9,698 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in fairwood
Household size in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.46 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.49 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.54 | 2.46 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | +0.05 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in fairwood has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.63 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 38.1 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 39.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 39.8 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 40.4 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.9 | +2.2 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
Fairwood skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.6, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 10.7% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 10.4% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 10.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.2% of households in fairwood, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 10.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Spokane neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in fairwood
Renters in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.2% | 33.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.8% | 35.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.8% | 36.4% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 34.3% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly three in ten households in fairwood rent their homes (28.9%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 47.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the south.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 8.1% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.3% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in fairwood: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1974 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1976 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1979 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +6 | +6 |
Fairwood has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $887 | $795 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $933 | $881 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,090 | $1,006 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,334 | $1,413 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$447 | +$617 | +$858 | +$606 |
A typical rental in fairwood costs $1,334 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $447 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in fairwood
Bachelor's degrees in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0% | 27.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 28.3% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.3% | 30.1% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.1% | 32.2% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in fairwood than nationally: 44.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 10.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 92.0% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.8% | 92.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 93.4% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 94.5% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +2.5 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in fairwood: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 6.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Fairwood has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Spokane neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in fairwood
| Period | fairwood | Spokane area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 8.3% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in fairwood runs below the national rate: 4.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.0 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
fairwood compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fairwood | 2.52 | 45.5 | 4.2% | 28.9% | 5.2% | 1989 | $1,334 | 44.1% | 97.9% | 4.2% |
| Five Mile Prairie | 3.22 | 37.1 | 5.9% | 14.5% | 1.7% | 2005 | $2,621 | 48.2% | 96.5% | 1.8% |
| Nevada-Lidgerwood | 2.44 | 36.0 | 14.2% | 57.6% | 6.2% | 1970 | $1,293 | 17.5% | 91.5% | 4.7% |
| North Indian Trail | 2.53 | 46.4 | 8.6% | 22.0% | 3.9% | 1992 | $1,680 | 43.8% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| Balboa | 2.52 | 44.1 | 8.0% | 12.5% | 3.8% | 1970 | $2,018 | 40.4% | 96.5% | 4.1% |
| Whitman | 2.64 | 36.9 | 12.2% | 22.4% | 5.3% | 1952 | $1,432 | 17.8% | 90.0% | 5.1% |
| North Hill | 2.40 | 36.1 | 9.8% | 28.4% | 5.5% | 1946 | $1,363 | 22.7% | 95.2% | 4.0% |
| Hillyard | 2.61 | 36.7 | 15.0% | 36.2% | 5.2% | 1954 | $1,366 | 14.2% | 90.6% | 4.1% |
| Northwest Spokane | 2.50 | 40.7 | 12.1% | 16.3% | 7.0% | 1958 | $1,494 | 32.9% | 93.9% | 3.9% |
| Bemiss | 2.39 | 37.4 | 11.5% | 33.8% | 3.5% | 1956 | $1,026 | 15.8% | 91.0% | 5.8% |
| Emerson Garfield | 2.38 | 35.4 | 12.8% | 44.9% | 7.6% | 1940 | $1,253 | 25.7% | 90.4% | 6.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up fairwood. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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