Living in Fairview Shores, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview Shores · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview Shores has 11,844 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $62,414 (16% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $354,000, the median rent is $1,296/month.
Fairview Shores at a glance
- Population
- 11,844
- Median age
- 37.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $62,414State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $354,000State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,296/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 50.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Fairview Shores a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Fairview Shores
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairview Shores the median home value is $354,000, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, which is 32% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,660 a month in housing costs.
Fairview Shores median household income
The median household income in Fairview Shores is $62,414 and the income per person is $39,940. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Fairview Shores: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,080
- Owner-occupied
- 50.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.9%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.44
Fairview Shores demographics
- Population
- 11,844
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 4,720
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview Shores ›
Education in Fairview Shores
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Fairview Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview Shores
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 8.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Fairview Shores vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Shores | 11,844 | $62,414 | $354,000 | $1,296 |
| Eatonville | 2,290 | $32,768 | $204,200 | $1,289 |
| Maitland | 19,469 | $97,150 | $523,200 | $2,071 |
| Lockhart | 15,371 | $69,602 | $264,800 | $1,658 |
| Winter Park | 30,274 | $105,724 | $731,400 | $1,738 |
| Altamonte Springs | 46,116 | $64,070 | $293,000 | $1,740 |
| Pine Hills | 80,105 | $58,673 | $253,300 | $1,542 |
| Fern Park | 7,981 | $59,428 | $346,900 | $1,612 |
| Forest City | 15,312 | $85,606 | $369,900 | $1,777 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview Shores, FL?
The median household income in Fairview Shores is $62,414, 16% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairview Shores?
The median home value in Fairview Shores is $354,000, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Fairview Shores?
The median gross rent in Fairview Shores is $1,296 per month, about 32% of household income.
Is Fairview Shores, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Fairview Shores?
The median age in Fairview Shores is 37.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Fairview Shores?
The average commute to work in Fairview Shores is 27 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview Shores?
The unemployment rate in Fairview Shores is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview Shores?
30.1% of adults in Fairview Shores have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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