Why Live in Fairburn Heights
Fairburn Heights provides residents with convenient access to the rest of Atlanta thanks to its location near interstates 285 and 20. Downtown Atlanta is around 15 minutes away, as is Peachtree Center. The suburban neighborhood features traditional ranch-style and split-level homes, many dating back to the 1960s, with modern and renovated options also available. The area is known for having lower home prices compared to the broader Atlanta metro area. Fairburn Heights is zoned forAtlanta Public Schools, including Harper-Archer Elementary School, and the private, highly rated Whitefield Academy is about 5 miles away. The neighborhood offers several things to do, such as climing on jungle gyms at Collier Park, playing sports at Dr. Mary Shy Scott Memorial Park, rollerskating at Cascade Family Skating, swimming at C.T. Martin Natatorium and walking through Discovery Park at the River Line. Dining options within a few miles include Memezz Restaurant, Ameen Fish and Wings, Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes, Owens and Hull, and BOSK. For shopping, residents can visit West Ridge Shopping Center, which houses a Family Dollar, a Wayfield Foods and a Citi Trends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairburn Heights a good place to live?
Fairburn Heights is a good place to live. Fairburn Heights is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Fairburn Heights has 4 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 37. The average household income is $52,107 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 19.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Fairburn Heights are renters, with 55.6% of residents renting and 44.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fairburn Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fairburn Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Fairburn Heights, GA a safe neighborhood?
Fairburn Heights, GA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 9 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fairburn Heights?
The median home price in Fairburn Heights is $224,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $45,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.51%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,140 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $49K a year to afford the median home price in Fairburn Heights. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Fairburn Heights is $52K.
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Home Trends in Fairburn Heights, GA
On average, homes in Fairburn Heights, Atlanta sell after 59 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairburn Heights, Atlanta over the last 12 months is $227,250, up 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$227,250
Median Single Family Sale Price
$224,500
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$198
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Last 12 months Home Sales
28
Median List Price
$224,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
1%