Fairlawn, Ohio
Fairlawn is a city of 7,711 people in Summit County, Ohio, founded in 1960.
Why visit Fairlawn
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 111 places to eat, 13 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Cinemas, Botzum Farm, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and Fairlawn Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Fairlawn
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fairlawn
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. It is part of the Akron metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Fairlawn, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks4
Botzum Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Farm in Summit County, United States of America
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Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
Akron Fossils & Science Center
Museum · 3.6 mi
Museum in Copley, Ohio
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes111
The Original Philly Cheesesteak
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
3750 West Market Street, Fairlawn
Mo-Th 10:30-21:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-20:00
Tiffany's Bakery
Bakery · 1.4 mi
Tiffany’s Bakery is a family business. We have been serving the Akron area for over 40 years and our core value is complete customer...
620 Ridgewood Crossing, Akron
Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00, Su 09:00-17:00
Gasoline Alley
Restaurant · Burger, American · 2.1 mi
870 North Cleveland Massillon Road, Bath
Su 10:00-15:00; Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
99 more on the map.
History
Fairlawn was incorporated as Fairlawn Village in 1960. It became a city when its population reached 6,200 in the 1970 census.
From the History section of Fairlawn, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay13
Churches and places of worship14
St. Demetrius Serbian Orthodox
Church · Orthodox · 1.5 mi
3106 Ridgewood Road, Akron
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries32
Copley-Fairlawn Middle School
School · 2.6 mi
1531 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Copley
Healthcare12
Akron General Medical Office Building, West Market
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
2603 West Market Street, Akron
Akron Children's Hospital - Urgent Care - Montrose/Medina
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
4125 Medina Road, Akron
Cleveland Clinic - Akron General Health & Wellness - Bath
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
4125 Medina Road, Akron
Passport Health Fairlawn Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.7 mi
66 South Miller Road, Fairlawn
Map of Fairlawn
229 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 18°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 25°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 59°F | 3.5 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stow 4 Se (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Summit County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-24: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-13: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Akron Fulton International Airport (AKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Montrose-Ghent 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Cuyahoga Falls 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Akron 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Norton 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Sharon Center 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Richfield 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Barberton 9 mi south, about 14 min by car
- Wadsworth 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Silver Lake 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Stow 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fairlawn Fire Department Engine 3614 (19237383390), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department Medic 11 - 19237374110, Raymond Wambsgans, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department Tower 19 (19424968855), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Ohio Fire Department GMC 2500 HD (19429168191), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Ohio Independence Day Parade Fire Department Lineup (19398883866), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department Chief Ford Expedition (19238790769), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department Tower 19 (19429172621), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department GMC Yukon (18804351643), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department Pierce Engine 3614 (19418721672), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Ohio Police Ford Explorer Utility Interceptor (19237364160), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department GMC Yukon (19424959335), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department Chief Ford Expedition (18804352963), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Ohio Police Ford Explorer Utility Interceptor (19429160521), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Ohio Fire Department GMC 2500 HD (19398892696), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chick-fil-A in Fairlawn, Ohio - panoramio, Mark Turnauckas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fairlawn Ohio Fire Department GMC 2500 HD (19398866936), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department GMC Yukon (19238772819), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department Tower 19 (18802436114), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department Pierce Engine 3614 (19424943325), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Fairlawn Fire Department Sutphen Tower 19 (19418695552), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Botzum Forebay Barn NPS, National Park Service, Public domain
- Stan Hywet Hall 2, Brandon Bisel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Haruka Kennady in 2022, HKSB4l, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fort Island Works from Fort Island Drive, Nyttend, Public domain
- Bath Ohio Police Ford Police Interceptor Utility (50447635941), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Bath Ohio Police Ford Police Interceptor Utility (50447814092), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Copley Ohio Police Ford Police Interceptor Utility (50446940488), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Bath Ohio Police Ford Police Interceptor Utility (50446940373), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Copley Ohio Fire Department Engine 1523 (50446940423), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Copley Ohio Police Ford Police Interceptor Utility (50447635841), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Copley Ohio Pierce Ladder 1519 (19418728182), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Copley Ohio Pierce Ladder 1519 (19398905726), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Summit County Sheriff Chevrolet Caprice (19424975115), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Copley Ohio Pierce Engine 1513 (18804364913), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Copley Ohio Pierce Engine 1513 (19424972425), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Summit County Sheriff Chevrolet Caprice (19424977915), Raymond Wambsgans from Akron Ohio, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Montrose Shopping Strip - panoramio, Mark Turnauckas, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Acme15Montrose, Chimatronx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Halloween ghost cake, Mark Turnauckas from Akron, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Mechanisms inside a coffee vending machine, Mark Turnauckas from Akron, Ohio, USA, CC BY 2.0
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