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Fairlawn, Ohio

City · Population 7,773 · #202 in Ohio
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Fairlawn is a city in western Summit County, Ohio, United States, and a suburb of Akron. The population was 7,710 at the 2020 census.

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About Fairlawn

Set in the northeastern part of Ohio, Fairlawn is a close-knit town, home to 7,773 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Fairlawn holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.57 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,701 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Fairlawn Unique

  • Positioned in northeastern Ohio, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Ohio — one of 1,265 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,773.
  • Easy reach of Cuyahoga Falls (5 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Fairlawn

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

  • Chuck E. Cheese
  • Akrona Gallery · Art gallery
  • Painting with a Twist · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fairlawn

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Fairlawn

  • Fort Island Primary Elementary School
  • Herberich Primary Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

StateOhio
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,773
Rank in state#202 of 923
Land area4.57 sq mi
Density1,701/sq mi
Coordinates41.1310, -81.6223

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now66°F
ConditionsChance Rain Showers
Wind6 to 12 mph

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Source: National Weather Service

🗺️ Map of Fairlawn