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Fairview

New Jersey · 15,025 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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Fairview has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,072. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $426,700. Households here earn about 32% less than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,025
+13%since 2000
from 13,255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
17,802 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 15,705 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+2%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K12K13K14K16K1990201020202024Fairview
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,072
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,101
+76%since 2000
from $18,835 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,700
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,399
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $846 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.6% in 2000
69.8% rent
Afford Score
7.3
+56%since 2000
from 4.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(6,872)
Black1.2%(161)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(4,911)
Asian4.9%(656)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.5%(9,076)
2020
White, non-Hispanic23.4%(3,513)
Black1.6%(240)
Hispanic / Latino66.7%(10,018)
Asian4.6%(694)
Other2%(303)
Diversity Score60%(9,022)
Diversity Score
60
−12%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
23.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
53.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.2%
−47.2 ptssince 2013
from 67.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, New Jersey?

Fairview, New Jersey has about 15,025 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, New Jersey?

The typical household in Fairview, New Jersey earns about $58,072 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, New Jersey expensive?

In Fairview, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $426,700, and the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, New Jersey?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, New Jersey?

About 11.5% of people in Fairview, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,292 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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