Fairview Heights, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
16,255
Population
1,418/sq mi density
$77,960
Median Income
$41,710 per capita
$166,800
Home Value
$198,563 Zillow
$1,177
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
408
Violent Crime/100K
3,041 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$77,960 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,800 home value, $1,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
408 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
16,255
Census 2023
Population Density
1,418
per square mile
Land Area
11.5
square miles (29.7 km²)
Median Age
41.6 yrs
7% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 32.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.8% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 9.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
52.5%
Black
32.3%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.7% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.8% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
95.7%
Spanish
2.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.5%
Veterans
13.5%
125% above US avg (6%)
Disability
14.8%
14% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.3%
6% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.7%
69% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.495
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 16,255 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,418 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 11.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 41.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.0% |
| Female | 50.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.5% |
| Black or African American | 32.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% |
Language
| English Only | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.5% |
| Veterans | 13.5% |
| Disability | 14.8% |
| Health Insurance | 97.3% |
| Uninsured | 2.7% |
| Broadband Access | 89.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.495 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |