Living in Fairview, Montana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 971 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $86,667 (20% higher than the Montana median), the median home value is $171,600, the median rent is $725/month.
Fairview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 971
- Median age
- 38.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $86,667State: $72,509
- Median home value
- $171,600State: $375,800
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,081
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Montana median; home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
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 $171,600, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,598 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $86,667 and the income per person is $31,527. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Montana: 11.5%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 493
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 24.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.60
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 971
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 374
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Montana: 35.2%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.2%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 971 | $86,667 | $171,600 | $725 |
| Sidney | 6,171 | $62,538 | $236,900 | $931 |
| Trenton | 406 | $107,417 | $305,400 | $617 |
| Alexander | 255 | $121,953 | $229,200 | $1,375 |
| Crane | 187 | $79,545 | $230,300 | — |
| Bainville | 334 | $92,917 | — | $788 |
| Fox Lake | 149 | $83,333 | — | $1,088 |
| Culbertson | 567 | $101,136 | $217,200 | $1,154 |
| Williston | 28,056 | $79,381 | $286,200 | $1,122 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview, MT?
The median household income in Fairview is $86,667, 20% higher than the Montana median of $72,509 (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 $171,600, compared with $375,800 in Montana.
How much is rent in Fairview?
The median gross rent in Fairview is $725 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Fairview, MT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Montana median; home values 54% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 9%.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 38.1 years (Montana: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 22 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Fairview is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview?
12.6% 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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