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Fairview Heights

Illinois · 17,078 residents · 11.431 sq mi
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Fairview Heights is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,061. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,078
+14%since 2000
from 15,034 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,494 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+1%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Fairview Heights
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,061
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,131 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,567
+26%since 2000
from $22,614 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$904
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+24%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(11,628)
Black17%(2,559)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(289)
Asian2.1%(320)
Other0%
Diversity Score44%(6,608)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(11,123)
Black26.5%(4,518)
Hispanic / Latino3%(519)
Asian2.7%(464)
Other4.1%(704)
Diversity Score64.6%(11,030)
Diversity Score
65
+47%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.8%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview Heights, Illinois?

Fairview Heights, Illinois has about 17,078 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview Heights, Illinois?

The typical household in Fairview Heights, Illinois earns about $63,061 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview Heights, Illinois expensive?

In Fairview Heights, Illinois, the median home is worth about $132,800, and the typical rent is about $904 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview Heights, Illinois?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview Heights, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview Heights, Illinois?

About 8.2% of people in Fairview Heights, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview Heights, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview Heights, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,727 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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