At a Glance
Median Income
$59,750
$32,295 per capita
Home Value
$256,200
Zillow: $375,270
Median Rent
$991/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
80/100K
477/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
34°F
326 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 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 $59,750 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,295. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 743 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairview is $256,200 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $375,270. Median rent is $991/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Fairview reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 477/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairview has an average annual temperature of 34°F (1°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,389
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,102/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,750
Per Capita$32,295
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$1,506M
Avg Weekly Wage$854
Housing
A
Home Value$256,200
Rent$991
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$375,270
Housing Units547
Rent Burden19.4%
Crime
F
Violent80/100K
Property477/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary159/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp34°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain24.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,990 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 15%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Fairview was founded in 1859.
The median home in Fairview was built in 1965.
18.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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