Living in Fairview, Pennsylvania

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024

Fairview has 4,733 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $96,500 (24% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $293,400, the median rent is $849/month.

Fairview at a glance

Population
4,733
Median age
41.1State: 40.9
Median household income
$96,500State: $77,971
Median home value
$293,400State: $254,500
Median rent
$849/moState: $1,209
Homeowners
82%
Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
Average commute
24 min

Is Fairview a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.1%.

Cons: Home values 15% higher than the state median.

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 $293,400, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,037 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Fairview$293,400
Pennsylvania$254,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Fairview$849
Pennsylvania$1,209
United States$1,413

Fairview median household income

The median household income in Fairview is $96,500 and the income per person is $52,551. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).

Median household income

Fairview$96,500
Pennsylvania$77,971
United States$80,734

Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,861
Owner-occupied
82%
Renter-occupied
18%
Vacant
1.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1977
Average household size
2.57

Fairview demographics

Population
4,733
Median age
41.1
Under 18
27.4%
65 and older
14.5%
Households
1,840
Foreign-born
2.6%
Veterans
4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92.8%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Black0%
Asian2.4%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›

Education in Fairview

53.9% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Fairview53.9%
Pennsylvania35.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Fairview

Unemployment rate
4%State: 5.3%
Average commute
24 minState: 26 min
Work from home
22%
Drive alone
69%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.3%
Homes with broadband
94.5%

Fairview vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Fairview4,733$96,500$293,400$849
Mountain Top11,850$109,535$297,700$849
Rice3,701$110,511$314,000$1,405
Wright5,762$124,000$295,100—
Laurel Run469$58,542$58,000—
Ashley2,602$56,500$97,200$1,071
Dennison1,081$102,143$212,000—
Sugar Notch999$52,500$154,700$882
Georgetown1,880$59,821$117,700$1,089

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Living in Fairview: FAQ

What is the median household income in Fairview, PA?

The median household income in Fairview is $96,500, 24% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $293,400, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.

How much is rent in Fairview?

The median gross rent in Fairview is $849 per month, about 22.4% of household income.

Is Fairview, PA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 4.1%. Minuses: home values 15% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Fairview?

The median age in Fairview is 41.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).

How long is the commute in Fairview?

The average commute to work in Fairview is 24 minutes; 22% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?

The unemployment rate in Fairview is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Fairview?

53.9% 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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