Living in Fairview, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 3,034 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $99,119 (15% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $474,500, the median rent is $1,250/month.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 3,034
- Median age
- 37.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $99,119State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $474,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 55.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 17.1%.
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 $474,500, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $99,119 and the income per person is $49,926. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,096
- Owner-occupied
- 55.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.9%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.90
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 3,034
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 18.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.1%
- Households
- 1,043
- Foreign-born
- 28.3%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 17.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21%
- Drive alone
- 46.3%
- Public transit
- 9.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 3,034 | $99,119 | $474,500 | $1,250 |
| Elmsford | 5,186 | $120,179 | $641,700 | $2,546 |
| Hartsdale | 2,903 | $132,778 | $355,300 | $1,858 |
| Valhalla | 2,937 | $134,037 | $663,500 | $3,167 |
| White Plains | 60,666 | $110,763 | $620,800 | $2,269 |
| Ardsley | 4,998 | $243,000 | $829,900 | $3,501 |
| Greenville | 9,280 | $171,540 | $858,200 | $2,542 |
| Scarsdale | 18,010 | $250,001 | $1,800,700 | $3,501 |
| Irvington | 6,531 | $173,248 | $868,100 | $2,592 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview, NY?
The median household income in Fairview is $99,119, 15% higher 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 $474,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fairview?
The median gross rent in Fairview is $1,250 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Fairview, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; unemployment of 17.1%.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 37.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 29 minutes; 21% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Fairview is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview?
29.8% 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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