Dayton metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Fairborn, OH
About Fairborn
Fairborn is a city in Greene County (population 34,620 at the 2020 census), sitting about 12 miles northeast of downtown Dayton and directly adjacent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Founded in 1950 through the merger of the villages of Fairfield and Osborn (the latter relocated when the base expanded), it has long been a military-community with a walkable historic downtown on Main Street.
Home prices in Fairborn
The median listing price in Fairborn is $250,000.
Top places in Fairborn
- Downtown Fairborn
- Oakes Quarry Park
- Wright State University
- Nutter Center
- Community Park and the Fairborn Parks system.
- Miami Valley Military History Museum.
Commuting from Fairborn
- Approximately 12 miles / ~20 minutes drive to downtown Dayton (approximate).
- GDRTA bus service operates in the city (per GDRTA service listings).
Schools in Fairborn
Public schools: Fairborn City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Fairborn FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fairborn, OH?
The median listing price in Fairborn is $250,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Fairborn, OH?
Approximately 12 miles / ~20 minutes drive to downtown Dayton (approximate). - Which school district serves Fairborn, OH?
Fairborn is served by Fairborn City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.