What are the schools like in Fairview, MT?

Fairview is served primarily by Fairview Elem. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Fairview?

The median household income in Fairview, MT is $79,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.6%.

What is the weather like in Fairview, MT?

Fairview has an average high temperature of 27.2°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Fairview, MT affordable or expensive?

Fairview's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairview is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $191,700 and the median rent is $567 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairview, MT?

Fairview has a violent crime rate of 349.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1398.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairview, MT a Good Place to Live?

Fairview is a small town of 979 in Montana, with a median household income of $79,500 and a 14.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Fairview stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fairview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairview 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: 88.8

Fairview's overall cost of living index is 88.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairview costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fairview, MT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$191,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$567	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Fairview's violent crime rate is 349.7 per 100,000 residents — 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

349.7 /100k

Property Crime

1398.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Fairview is served primarily by Fairview Elem. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fairview, MT	National Avg
School District	Fairview Elem	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairview sees average highs of 27.2°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 15.5 inches of annual precipitation and 30.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairview, MT
Average High — January	27.2°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	15.5"
Annual Snowfall	30.4"

Demographics

Metric	Fairview, MT	National Avg
Population	979	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Fairview, ND 1 mi Sidney, MT 11 mi Trenton, ND 18 mi Alexander, ND 19 mi Crane, MT 21 mi

ZIP Codes in Fairview

Fairview, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

59221

Fairview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairview, MT affordable or expensive?

Fairview's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fairview roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $191,700 and median rent is $567/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairview, MT?

Fairview's violent crime rate is 349.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1398.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairview?

Public schools in Fairview are operated by Fairview Elem. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fairview, MT a good place to live?

Fairview, MT has a population of 979, a median household income of $79,500, and an unemployment rate of 14.6%. 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?

Fairview averages 27.2°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 15.5 inches with about 30.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fairview?

Fairview, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59221.

What is the population of Fairview?

The population of Fairview, Montana is 979 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairview?

Key numbers for living in Fairview: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $191,700, median household income $79,500, crime index 82 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.