A town of 16,831, settled in 1870. Healthier than 56% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Fairburn does most differently from other towns.
12,950 people in 2010; 16,831 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Most working residents leave Fairburn for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Atlanta (20%), College Park (6%) and South Fulton (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Fairburn beats the Georgia average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Fairburn | GA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 4.5% | 7% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 4.9% | 6.1% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 15% | 9.6% |
2.1 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Duncan Memorial Park | 0.2 mi | 137 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 7% of U.S. communities.
The typical Fairburn home is worth about $320,000, down 1.6% in a year, close to the Georgia typical home.
The public schools Fairburn’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 86% of Georgia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell Elementary School | PK–5 | 730 | C+ |
| Harvest Rain Academy Private | PK–2 | 104 | |
| Global Impact Academy | 9–12 | 572 | Not graded |
| Landmark Christian School Private | PK–12 | 929 | |
| Landmark Christian School, Inc. Private | K–12 | 893 | |
| The Bedford School Private | 1–9 | 152 |
Fairburn has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 33°, and about 2 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Fairburn's reported crime rate is below Georgia's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 35 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
18 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
15 notable people were born in Fairburn.
City in Georgia, United States
Fairburn is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States, with a population of 16,483, according to the 2020 census. Though it has a rich history of its own, the city is now a closely linked suburb of Atlanta, which lies just 17 miles to the north.
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3 towns share a border with Fairburn.
