Fairview, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Multnomah County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
10,627 Population 169/sq mi density
$71,024 Median Income $41,309 per capita
$410,400 Home Value $471,529 Zillow
$1,530 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,024 median income, 5.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$410,400 home value, $1,530/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairview, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,024
5% below
$41,309 per capita
Home Value
$410,400
46% above
Zillow: $471,529
Median Rent
$1,530/mo
32% above
32.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
30% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
146%
Rent
132%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
158%
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 $71,024 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,309. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 40,968 business establishments, including 3,193 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairview is $410,400 , 46% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $471,529. Median rent is $1,530/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Education

23.5% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairview has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population10,627
Median Age35.6 yrs
Density169/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$71,024
Per Capita$41,309
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$90,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,553

Housing

B
Home Value$410,400
Rent$1,530
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$471,529
Housing Units4,170
Rent Burden32.8%

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,476/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation28 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 79%
Commute25 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

Fairview was founded in 1908.
The median home in Fairview was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Portland International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 3,193 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 87 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.