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Fairview

Pennsylvania · 2,850 residents · 3.545 sq mi
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Fairview is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,978. Population has declined 8% since 2019. Median home value is $167,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,850
−8%since 2019
from 3,099 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Population density
804 / sq mi
−8%since 2019
from 874 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+2%since 2019
from 41.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Fairview
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,978
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $82,368 in 2019
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,411
+2%since 2019
from $29,757 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $171,700 in 2019
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 84.3% in 2019
22.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−16%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,896)
Black0.8%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(98)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other1.8%(57)
Diversity Score15.7%(485)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,499)
Black1.2%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(93)
Asian4.2%(119)
Other0.4%(12)
Diversity Score21.9%(623)
Diversity Score
22
+40%since 2019
from 16 in 2019
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 34.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 94.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 11.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−2%since 2019
from 23.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 80.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 14.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 55.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
Female
53.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 55.4% in 2019
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairview, Pennsylvania?

Fairview, Pennsylvania has about 2,850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairview, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Fairview, Pennsylvania earns about $95,978 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 $167,800, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Fairview, Pennsylvania?

About 33.4% 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 1.8% 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 862 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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