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Fairview.
About
Life in Fairview
Living here means embracing dense, walkable urban neighborhoods packed into less than a square mile—it's pure Jersey compactness where you know your neighbors because you literally can't avoid them. The Latino community makes up a substantial portion of the population, giving Fairview a vibrant, lived-in character with strong family networks and local culture that's been part of the fabric here for decades; there's also a notable Croatian heritage woven into the community's identity. Your commute to jobs in Manhattan or elsewhere in the region averages about 31 minutes via NJ Transit buses that funnel directly to the Port Authority or George Washington Bridge terminals, which is manageable if you're willing to use public transit; the unemployment rate sitting at 4.3% suggests decent local job availability too.
Fairview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.8%
Foreign-Born
50.0%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics50.0% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Fairview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fairview, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (23.8%), and 55.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.6%
of residents
65 and Older
11.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.0%
of households
Married Couples
43.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.76
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for NJ
Rent, home values, and income in Fairview
In Fairview, home values are 13% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
34.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
33.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1960
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $655,076 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Fairview
Unemployment in Bergen County, which includes Fairview, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Fairview: Bergen County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bergen County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fairview is about 2% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Fairview Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.1 min avg
How Fairview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fairview, most residents drive alone to work (50%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 69% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Fairview runs 69% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
111.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
991.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Fairview Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bergen County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bergen County, which includes Fairview, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Flash Flood | $12,500 |
| 2022 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,500 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $548,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 36 | Flash Flood | $529,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bergen County, county-wide
Fairview is about 2% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bergen County, which includes Fairview, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bergen County, county-wide
Fairview is about 2% of Bergen County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fairview has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/68°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/52°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.3"
Annual Snowfall
29.8"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
67
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 28°F | 3.64" |
| Feb | 42°F | 30°F | 3.19" |
| Mar | 50°F | 36°F | 4.29" |
| Apr | 62°F | 46°F | 4.09" |
| May | 71°F | 55°F | 3.96" |
| Jun | 80°F | 64°F | 4.54" |
| Jul | 85°F | 70°F | 4.60" |
| Aug | 83°F | 69°F | 4.56" |
| Sep | 76°F | 62°F | 4.31" |
| Oct | 65°F | 51°F | 4.38" |
| Nov | 54°F | 42°F | 3.58" |
| Dec | 44°F | 34°F | 4.38" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fairview
Uninsured
21.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fairview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Palisades Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.6 mi away · North Bergen
Mount Sinai Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · New York
Harlem Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.3 mi away · New York
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fairview
Fairview's student/teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fairview (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 28,663 students · in-state tuition $65,622 · 89% graduate · median earnings $90,957 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY Borough of Manhattan Community College
6.9 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 18,623 students · in-state tuition $5,170 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,784 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,289 students · in-state tuition $7,382 · 59% graduate · median earnings $70,502 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 16,154 students · in-state tuition $7,462 · 72% graduate · median earnings $83,742 (10 yrs after entry)
CUNY New York City College of Technology
8.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 13,580 students · in-state tuition $7,332 · 32% graduate · median earnings $57,019 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,550 students · in-state tuition $7,538 · 57% graduate · median earnings $68,324 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: General Grant National Memorial, 2 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fairview
Fairview has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being General Grant National Memorial (2 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
General Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
2 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
3 mi awayStonewall National Monument
National Monument
6 mi awayTheodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
National Historic Site
6 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
7 mi awayLower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
8 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
8 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fairview
Fairview Free Public Library
213 Anderson Avenue, Fairview
Cities Near Fairview
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fairview FAQ
Is Fairview, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Fairview's median rent is $1,694/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $63,606/year. Median home value is $511,400.
Is Fairview, New Jersey safe?⌄
Fairview's violent crime rate was 112 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 991 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fairview, New Jersey?⌄
Bergen County, which includes Fairview, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fairview, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Fairview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,694/month and median household income is $63,606/year. The median home value is $511,400. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fairview, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Fairview is 31 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from