Fairview Park, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Fairview Park is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,426. Residents earn $58,929 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,426 Population 1,639/sq mi density
$58,929 Median Income $33,081 per capita
$109,300 Home Value $155,980 Zillow
$743 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,929 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,300 home value, $743/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,929
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $109,300
61% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.5%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $743
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.7%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.3%
25% lower than US avg

How Fairview Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,426
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,639/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$58,929
Per Capita$33,081
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$1,134M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,300
Rent$743
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$155,980

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Elevation499 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+94.4%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute26 min
Libraries2

Is Fairview Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fairview Park receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Fairview Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fairview Park is $58,929, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fairview Park is $109,300, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Fairview Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Fairview Park has a population of 1,426 with a density of 1,639 people per square mile. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

1,426
Total Population
1,639
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Fairview Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fairview Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fairview Park is $58,929, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Fairview Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,929
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,081
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124
IRS Avg AGI$59,038

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.3%
25% below US avg
Establishments (County)294
County GDP$1,134M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare24
Retail47
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Work from Home8.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Fairview Park is $109,300, 61% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $743 (36% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $155,980.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$109,300
61% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$155,980
Median List Price$288,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$288,000
$/Sq Ft$117
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio92.8%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$743
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,750
21% below US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
In Fairview Park, 38.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fairview Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.7%
21% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma11.5%
COPD7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.2%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress13.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.4%
Checkup Rate78.0%
Premature Death10,157/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access55.6%
Healthcare Facilities24

Crime Rates: Fairview Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Fairview Park has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall13.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density1,639/sq mi
Coordinates39.6821°N, 87.4143°W
County FIPS18165
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.3%
D 26.6%

Winner: Republican by 44.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.5%
48% below US avg
High School+94.4%
School Test Score6.01
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,639/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities24
Restaurants28
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Work from Home8.1%

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