Living in Fairview, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 342 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $61,018 (18% lower than the Kansas median), the median home value is $109,200, the median rent is $770/month.
Fairview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 61.1State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $61,018State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $109,200State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $770/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fairview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairview the median home value is $109,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, which is 35.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $61,018 and the income per person is $40,335. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 201
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.79
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 342
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 36.3%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
5.9% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 342 | $61,018 | $109,200 | $770 |
| Sabetha | 2,471 | $70,464 | $170,800 | $700 |
| Morrill | 210 | $67,750 | $65,000 | — |
| Hiawatha | 3,197 | $68,750 | $121,800 | $652 |
| Oneida | 137 | $65,000 | $45,000 | — |
| Kickapoo Site 5 | 161 | $70,977 | $43,000 | — |
| Kickapoo Tribal Center | 128 | $35,000 | $43,800 | $550 |
| Wetmore | 342 | $69,375 | $88,400 | $542 |
More for people moving to Fairview
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What is the median household income in Fairview, KS?
The median household income in Fairview is $61,018, 18% lower than the Kansas median of $74,275 (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 $109,200, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Fairview?
The median gross rent in Fairview is $770 per month, about 35.6% of household income.
Is Fairview, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Kansas median; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 61.1 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 19 minutes; 0% 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?
5.9% 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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