Fairview is a small town of 495 in Oregon, with a median household income of $43,036
and a 11.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is
0% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fairview stands out for 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: 99.9
Fairview's overall cost of living index is 99.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fairview costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fairview, OR
National Avg
Median Home Value
$262,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,025
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,036
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fairview's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
203.4 /100k
Property Crime
1361.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fairview is served primarily by Reynolds SD 7.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1
.
Metric
Fairview, OR
National Avg
School District
Reynolds SD 7
—
Elementary Schools
15
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fairview sees average highs of 48.4°F in January
and 68.0°F in July,
with 84.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Fairview's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fairview roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $262,100 and median rent is $1,025/month.
Fairview's violent crime rate is 203.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1361.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fairview are operated by Reynolds SD 7.
The district has 15 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fairview, OR has a population of 495, a median household income of $43,036, and an unemployment rate of 11.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fairview averages 48.4°F in January and 68.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 84.4 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Fairview, Oregon is 495 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fairview: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $262,100, median household income $43,036, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.