Fairlawn
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Fairlawn, Virginia is a charming small town set along the New River, known for its friendly atmosphere and scenic outdoor spaces. With a blend of local businesses and quiet residential neighborhoods, it offers an authentic, laid-back Appalachian experience. The town is conveniently located near Radford, improving its access to cultural and recreational amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
7,710
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
37.15°, -80.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
78
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
72
Food Safety
93
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,030
Local Cost
$1,270
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
11.6°C
Summer Avg
21.9°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
36.6°C
Record Low
-20.0°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1144 mm
Internet Speed
154 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PSK
Distance
9 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.