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Fairview

Pennsylvania · 2,691 residents · 3.545 sq mi
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Fairview has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,645. Population has declined 11% since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $209,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,691
−11%since 2023
from 3,014 in 2023
1990 – 2024
Population density
759 / sq mi
−11%since 2023
from 850 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+1%since 2023
from 38.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fairview
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.5%(66)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(186)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.9%(185)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.5%(203)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(61)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.1%(217)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4424.3%(655)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.6%(124)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.1%(245)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.4%(495)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(173)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(81)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,645
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $84,191 in 2023
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,980
+10%since 2023
from $39,037 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.479
+3%since 2023
from 0.467 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $209,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,551
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,159 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.6% in 2023
14.5% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
−3%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,814)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(32)
Asian4.7%(143)
Other0.4%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,567)
Black0.5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian3%(82)
Other0.4%(11)
Diversity Score
11
−29%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Ecuadorian0.4%(10)
Chilean0.3%(8)
Asian origin
Ancestry
German30%(806)
English17.5%(472)
Irish16.4%(441)
Italian13.9%(373)
Polish7.2%(195)
American3.7%(100)
Czech3.6%(96)
Scottish3%(80)
Ukrainian2.2%(58)
Russian1.9%(50)
Finnish1.3%(36)
Portuguese0.8%(21)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
French0.6%(16)
Croatian0.6%(15)
Swedish0.5%(14)
Welsh0.5%(14)
Austrian0.4%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−10%since 2023
from 22.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
Female
51.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
Foreign born
3.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 89.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.8%(267)
Married65.4%(703)
Widowed3%(32)
Divorced6.8%(73)
Women 15+
Never married21%(248)
Married56.7%(668)
Widowed12.4%(146)
Divorced9.9%(117)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Pennsylvania?

Fairview, Pennsylvania has about 2,691 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fairview, Pennsylvania earns about $86,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairview, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Fairview, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $209,600, and the typical rent is about $1,551 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, Pennsylvania?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairview, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairview, Pennsylvania?

About 8.1% of people in Fairview, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fairview, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Fairview, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 703 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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