Living in Fairview, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 324 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $58,125 (30% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $91,400, the median rent is $706/month.
Fairview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 55.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,125State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $91,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $706/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 91.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fairview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairview the median home value is $91,400, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $706 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,013 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $58,125 and the income per person is $36,397. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 169
- Owner-occupied
- 91.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 5.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1947
- Average household size
- 2.03
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 324
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 33%
- Households
- 160
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 90.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 324 | $58,125 | $91,400 | $706 |
| London Mills | 328 | $53,125 | $64,400 | $1,107 |
| Norris | 303 | $44,844 | $63,100 | $863 |
| Farmington | 2,050 | $65,223 | $101,300 | $918 |
| Canton | 13,144 | $53,254 | $107,100 | $766 |
| Maquon | 161 | $63,125 | $72,500 | $617 |
| Cuba | 1,004 | $42,375 | $63,900 | $829 |
| Yates City | 500 | $63,750 | $97,100 | $590 |
| St. David | 383 | $54,583 | $65,400 | $1,125 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview, IL?
The median household income in Fairview is $58,125, 30% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairview?
The median home value in Fairview is $91,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Fairview?
The median gross rent in Fairview is $706 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Fairview, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 55.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 24 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Fairview is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview?
14.1% of adults in Fairview 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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