What are the schools like in Fairview, NJ?

Fairview is served primarily by Fairview Public School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Fairview?

The median household income in Fairview, NJ is $187,132 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.7%.

What is the weather like in Fairview, NJ?

Fairview has an average high temperature of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Fairview, NJ affordable or expensive?

Fairview's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairview is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $544,200 and the median rent is $2,917 per month.

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

Fairview has a violent crime rate of 111.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 991.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairview, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Fairview is a small town of 4,234 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $187,132 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Fairview stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, 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: 112.5

Fairview's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairview costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fairview, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$544,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,917	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$187,132	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fairview's violent crime rate is 111.6 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

111.6 /100k

Property Crime

991.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Fairview is served primarily by Fairview Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fairview, NJ	National Avg
School District	Fairview Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	61.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairview sees average highs of 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 49.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairview, NJ
Average High — January	41.8°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.5"

Demographics

Metric	Fairview, NJ	National Avg
Population	4,234	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	22.6%	22.2%
65 and over	13.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Red Bank, NJ 1 mi Fair Haven, NJ 2 mi Shrewsbury, NJ 3 mi Navesink, NJ 3 mi Little Silver, NJ 3 mi

Fairview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairview, NJ affordable or expensive?

Fairview's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fairview roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $544,200 and median rent is $2,917/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairview, NJ?

Fairview's violent crime rate is 111.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 991.3 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 Public School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 61.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fairview, NJ a good place to live?

Fairview, NJ has a population of 4,234, a median household income of $187,132, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. 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 41.8°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.4 inches with about 24.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fairview?

The population of Fairview, New Jersey is 4,234 with a median age of 40.5. 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $544,200, median household income $187,132, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. 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.