Fairway, Kansas
City · Population 4,160 · #72 in Kansas
About Fairway
Set in the eastern part of Kansas, Fairway is a small town, home to 4,160 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Fairway holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.13 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,681 residents per square mile.
📰 Fairway News Today
- $66.875M refinancing secured for active adult community in Fairway, Kansas JLL · Aug 17
- Woman sentenced to life in prison for murder of Fairway Police Officer Jonah Oswald FOX4KC.com · Aug 12
- Tennessee woman sentenced to life in prison for 2023 death of Fairway police officer KCTV · Aug 12
- Woman sentenced to life in prison in death of Fairway Ofc. Jonah Oswald KSHB 41 Kansas City · Aug 12
- 2900 W 53rd St Apt 205, Fairway, KS 66205 Realtor.com · Aug 13
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What Makes Fairway Unique
- The only place in America named Fairway — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fairway
- Fairway Creamery — bagel (café)
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- East Building · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,160
Rank in state#72 of 626
Land area1.13 sq mi
Density3,681/sq mi
Coordinates39.0245, -94.6287