Living in Fairview, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 6,213 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $67,161 (22% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $283,500, the median rent is $1,641/month.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 6,213
- Median age
- 34.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $67,161State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $283,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,641/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
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 $283,500, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,641 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,189 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $67,161 and the income per person is $37,394. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,354
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.43
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 6,213
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 2,331
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 2.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 6,213 | $67,161 | $283,500 | $1,641 |
| Haviland | 3,923 | $107,750 | $319,500 | $1,342 |
| Arlington | 2,806 | $72,364 | $315,300 | $1,641 |
| Poughkeepsie | 31,958 | $60,741 | $283,700 | $1,400 |
| Highland | 6,367 | $101,917 | $415,900 | $1,483 |
| MacDonnell Heights | 1,429 | $141,579 | $354,800 | — |
| Vassar College | 3,529 | $121,469 | $415,600 | $1,375 |
| Hyde Park | 1,983 | $86,250 | $325,500 | $987 |
| Pleasant Valley | 1,920 | $85,326 | $292,700 | $2,199 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview, NY?
The median household income in Fairview is $67,161, 22% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $283,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fairview?
The median gross rent in Fairview is $1,641 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Fairview, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 34.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 23 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Fairview is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview?
27.9% 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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