At a Glance
Median Income
$148,801
$59,469 per capita
Home Value
$915,100
Zillow: $1,102,700
Median Rent
$2,665/mo
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
395/100K
3,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.9%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.6%
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairview a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairview residents earn a median household income of $148,801 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $59,469. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairview is $915,100 , 225% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,102,700. Median rent is $2,665/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Fairview reports 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,178/100K.
Education
41.9% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairview has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population10,033
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density3,378/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$148,801
Per Capita$59,469
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
B
Home Value$915,100
Rent$2,665
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$1,102,700
Housing Units3,716
Rent Burden28.5%
Crime
F
Violent395/100K
Property3,178/100K
Health
Obesity24.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation641 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+21.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute40 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairview was built in 1973.
19.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.