What are the schools like in Fairview Park, IN?

School district data for Fairview Park is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fairview Park?

The median household income in Fairview Park, IN is $48,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Fairview Park, IN?

Fairview Park has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.4 inches.

Fairview Park, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fairview Park, IN affordable or expensive?

Fairview Park's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairview Park is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,000 and the median rent is $696 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairview Park, IN?

Crime rate data for Fairview Park is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Fairview Park, IN a Good Place to Live?

Fairview Park is a small town of 1,393 in Indiana, with a median household income of $48,750 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Fairview Park stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Fairview Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairview Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.2

Fairview Park's overall cost of living index is 88.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairview Park costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fairview Park, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$696	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Fairview Park is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Fairview Park, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairview Park sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 15.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairview Park, IN
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	15.4"

Demographics

Metric	Fairview Park, IN	National Avg
Population	1,393	—
Median Age	44.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.0%	22.2%
65 and over	22.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clinton, IN 2 mi Lyford, IN 3 mi Centenary, IN 3 mi Universal, IN 5 mi Shepardsville, IN 5 mi

Fairview Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairview Park, IN affordable or expensive?

Fairview Park's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fairview Park roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,000 and median rent is $696/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairview Park, IN?

Crime data for Fairview Park is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Fairview Park?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fairview Park, IN a good place to live?

Fairview Park, IN has a population of 1,393, a median household income of $48,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fairview Park?

Fairview Park averages 35.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 15.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fairview Park?

The population of Fairview Park, Indiana is 1,393 with a median age of 44.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairview Park?

Key numbers for living in Fairview Park: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $106,000, median household income $48,750. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairview Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.