Fairview, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hudson County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
14,920
Population
4,702/sq mi density
$64,152
Median Income
$38,915 per capita
$512,100
Home Value
$668,019 Zillow
$1,597
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
112
Violent Crime/100K
991 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$64,152 median income, 8.2% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$512,100 home value, $1,597/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairview enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8211°N, 74.0030°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hudson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 71.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 23.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.61 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.42 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 76 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (3.2").