Fairburn, GA Real Estate

Median Income $51,342

Median Age 35.85

Population 30,618

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 51°	LO 33°	July	HI 89°	LO 70°

	School Test Scores
	Elementary: C H Gullatt Campbell Evoline C West Liberty Point Oakley Palmetto Renaissance		Middle: Bear Creek Renaissance		High: Creekside
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Fairburn is located in southern Fulton County, about 18 miles southwest of Atlanta, Like many of its neighboring towns, Fairburn is filled with reminders of the area's rich history and is noted by the town's slogan, "History Lives Here." Downtown Fairburn and the central business district are home to many historical buildings that can be found on the National Register of Historic Places. A pride in the past merged with a bright perspective on the future makes Fairburn a great place to live.

Downtown Fairburn has two rail depots that have been restored and occupied by retailers for shopping in the area. Residents will enjoy additional shopping and dining in adjacent towns. The area is convenient to Southlake Mall, Greenbriar Mall and Shannon Mall.

Fairburn is a town centered on the importance of family and the community. There are lots of activities for the 14,000 residents of this bustling town to take part in. Community service clubs in the area such as Rotary and Kiwanis welcome new members. Garden clubs and the local historical society work diligently to keep the city beautiful and to maintain local history. Kids will enjoy scouting and a wide variety of sports. Parks and nearby golf courses in the area are perfect for spending time with family, friends and neighbors.

Students will attend schools in the Fulton County School System, which operates five facilities in Fairburn. The district is known for being one of the first in the country to wire its classrooms to a system-wide computer network. Private schools are convenient to the area and several notable colleges and universities are just a short drive away.

If you're looking for a home in Fairburn, the options are endless. Restore a historic home built at the turn of the century, or settle into an elegant brand new home built by a respected Georgia builder. There are a variety of styles and periods to choose from at affordable prices. Charming homes in established Fairburn neighborhoods start in the low $100s while new construction starts in the $150s.

In August 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Fairburn was $145,949. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.

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