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Fairview Heights, IL
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Fairview Heights, IL
At a Glance
How Fairview Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairview Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairview Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairview Heights residents earn a median household income of $77,960 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,710. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairview Heights is $166,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,324. Median rent is $1,177/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Fairview Heights reports 250 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,611/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Fairview Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% below the national average). 92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairview Heights has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.