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| What Fairborn is like for active adults |
Fairborn is a quiet town with many working at the nearby Wright Patterson Air Force Base, the home of the Air Force Materiel Command and in many measures the largest, most diverse and organizationally complex base in the Air Force.
Due to the close proximate of WPAFB, Fairborn attracts military retirees from all over the country, many of whom were stationed at Wright Patt at some pint in their careers.
Fairborn has a rich history and was formed from the union of the two villages of Fairfield and Osborn. Fairfield was originally founded in 1816 and Osborn in 1851. The construction of the Huffman Dam on the Mad River following the Dayton Flood of 1913 put Osborn directly in a flood plain. In 1921 the village decided to move homes out of the flood plain on flatbed trucks and settle alongside Fairfield. Growth of the two villages was hindered by the other's borders, a military flying field where the Wright Brothers perfected flight and a depot (now Wright-Patterson Air Force Base). The two villages voted to merge in 1949 and officially merged in 1950.
Home to Wright State University and within minutes of the University of Dayton, Sinclair Community College, Clark State, Antioch University and The Air Force Institute of Technology, retirees in this area will find plenty of continuing education possibilities. Downtown Fairborn features many shops restaurants, banks and a branch of the Greene County Public library.
With a population of 32,052, Fairborn offers the accessibility and friendly atmosphere of
a small town. At the same time, it provides residents and visitors an array of cultural,
artistic and historical attractions normally associated with much larger cities.
In addition to numerous yearly festivals and celebrations, Fairborn offers access to
various exhibitions and performances on the campus of Wright State. The Nutter Center offers performances by national-caliber entertainers and sports. |
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| What is special about this community |
| 18 municipal parks totaling 651 acres
Active Senior Citizens Center
Wide rage of community events and celebrations
3.2 miles of the Wright Brothers Huffman Prairie Bikeway
Easy access to major transportation
Home to WPAFB and base amenities
Major industries include, Education, High Technology, Light Manufacturing and Defense Research
Division I Basketball, Sports and Entertainment @ WSU |
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| Fairborn geography can be described as rolling farmland with suburban features. Streams and creeks are common and the Mad River, home to the regions best trout fishing is nearby.
Our parks walking trails and bikeways will provide endless miles of easy exercising. |
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| Wright Patterson Medical Center [[www.wpmc1.wpafb.af.mil/default.asp]]
Greene Memorial Hospital [[www.greenehealth.org]]
Miami Valley Hospital [[www.mvh.org]]
Fairborn Doctor's Urgent Care [[www.amcareinc.com/urgent/location_main.html#Fairborn]]
Kettering Medical Center Network [[www.kmcnetwork.org]]
Dayton Heart Hospital [[www.daytonhearthospital.com]] |
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| Valuable Links |
City of Fairborn Website - www.ci.fairborn.oh.us
Red Oak Homes at Southpoint Village and Red Oak
Park Hills Crossing, 55 and Over Community
Wright Patterson Medical Center - www.wpmc1.wpafb.af.mil/default.asp
Greene Memorial Hospital - www.greenehealth.org
Miami Valley Hospital - www.mvh.org
Fairborn Doctor's Urgent Care - www.amcareinc.com/urgent/location_main.html#Fairborn
Kettering Medical Center Network - www.kmcnetwork.org
Dayton Heart Hospital - www.daytonhearthospital.com
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| Facts about FAIRBORN | | State | : OH | | Environment | : Suburban,College Town, | | City Population | : 25,001-50,000 | | Median age of Population | : 25-44 | | Avg Jan Temperature | : 21-40 | | Median HH Income | : 41,001-60,000 | | Average Home Price (MLS) | : $100,000-$200,000 | | Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house | : Less than 2000 | | Total Crime Index | : 81-90 (low) | | Cost of Living Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | Culture Index | : 101-110 (slightly above average) | | State Sales Tax | : No | | State Income Tax | : No | | Name of the Guide | : |
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