Fairview, AB

Alberta

Fairview is a small town in Alberta with a population of 2,817. Residents earn $79,000 per year, which is 5% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,817 Population 684/sq mi density
$79,000 Median Income $54,050 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$1,010 Median Rent 16.7% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 296 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$79,000 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,010/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $79,000
5% higher than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.3%
70% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,010
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.9%
12% lower than US avg

How Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,817
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

B+
Median Income$79,000
Per Capita$54,050
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty10.9%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$1,010
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,205
Rent Burden16.7%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Sunny Days296/yr
Elevation3,517 ft (1,072 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+31.7%
Graduate+1.1%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Fairview a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fairview receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fairview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fairview is $79,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fairview is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fairview has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. With 296 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow.

Fairview has a population of 2,817 with a density of 684 people per square mile. The median age is 44.4 years, 14% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.6%), with 12.6% Asian.

Population

2,817
Total Population
2021 Census
684
People / sq mi
44.4yrs
Median Age
14% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Fairview vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only87.9%
12% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg
Other Languages11.2%

Social Characteristics

Fairview vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fairview is $79,000, which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Fairview vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$79,000
5% above US avg
Per Capita Income$54,050

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate10.9%
12% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.0 min
Drive Alone84.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Fairview is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,010 (13% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,010
13% below US avg
Rent Burden16.7%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied74.3%
Renter-Occupied25.3%
Housing Units1,205

Property Tax

Fairview has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.9 inches. The area enjoys 296 sunny days per year.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.9 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation3,517 ft (1,072 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density684/sq mi
Coordinates50.9849°N, 114.0610°W
TimezoneAmerica/Edmonton
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.3%
70% below US avg
High School+31.7%
Graduate Degree+1.1%
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density684/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.0 min
Drive Alone84.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.2%

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