At a Glance
Median Income
$64,152
$38,915 per capita
Home Value
$512,100
Zillow: $668,019
Median Rent
$1,597/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
991/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
8.3% smoking rate
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?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairview residents earn a median household income of $64,152 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,915. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,208 business establishments, including 1,717 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairview is $512,100 , 82% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $668,019. Median rent is $1,597/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Fairview reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 991/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairview has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,920
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density4,702/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born47.9%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,152
Per Capita$38,915
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$65,736M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,825
Housing
C
Home Value$512,100
Rent$1,597
Ownership34.8%
Zillow$668,019
Housing Units5,964
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property991/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,244/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation164 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
Fairview was founded in 1894.
The median home in Fairview was built in 1957.
16.2% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
47.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,717 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.