Pennsylvania
Fairview is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,014. Residents earn $84,191 per year, which is 12% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fairview receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Fairview stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Fairview is $84,191, 12% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.2% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Fairview is $209,500, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,159 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 42.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches, including 53.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
| 60% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,191 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,037 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $905 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,903 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.9% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,074 |
| County GDP | $1,432M |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 168 |
| Retail | 152 |
| Manufacturing | 43 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,872 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.85% |
| Commute Time | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |
| Census Median | $209,500 |
| 26% below US avg |
| $/Sq Ft | $101 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,159 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.5% |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,872 |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.85% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,304/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.3 inches |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 53.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,399 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0156°N, 79.7432°W |
| County FIPS | 42031 |
Winner: Republican by 53.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 42.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 27,400/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.0% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 168 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 22.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.9% |