Living in Fairview, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 15,099 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $63,606 (39% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $511,400, the median rent is $1,694/month.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 15,099
- Median age
- 38.6State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $63,606State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $511,400State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,694/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 33.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
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 $511,400, 54% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,694 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,619 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $63,606 and the income per person is $34,969. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,566
- Owner-occupied
- 33.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 66.8%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.76
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 15,099
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 5,463
- Foreign-born
- 50%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 49.9%
- Public transit
- 16.8%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 15,099 | $63,606 | $511,400 | $1,694 |
| Cliffside Park | 25,781 | $93,452 | $588,200 | $1,837 |
| Ridgefield | 11,498 | $118,059 | $646,200 | $2,095 |
| Edgewater | 14,759 | $124,050 | $715,700 | $2,579 |
| Palisades Park | 20,290 | $94,743 | $719,600 | $2,009 |
| Guttenberg | 11,754 | $75,683 | $379,000 | $1,677 |
| Little Ferry | 10,996 | $85,750 | $429,300 | $1,783 |
| North Bergen | 61,250 | $78,911 | $473,500 | $1,781 |
| West New York | 52,004 | $71,729 | $465,600 | $1,716 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview, NJ?
The median household income in Fairview is $63,606, 39% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $511,400, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Fairview?
The median gross rent in Fairview is $1,694 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Fairview, NJ a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the New Jersey median; home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 38.6 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 31 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Fairview is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview?
23.3% 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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