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Fairview.
About
Life in Fairview
Fairview is a community of 10,627 people in Oregon. The median household income is $70,107, median rent runs about $1,637 per month, and median home values are around $427,700. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.
Fairview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Foreign-Born
12.8%
Broadband Internet
86.5%
of households
Population Growth
+3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fairview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fairview, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (44.9%), and 17.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
18.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
23.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.6%
of households
Married Couples
37.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
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 7% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Fairview
In Fairview, rent runs 7% above the OR average, and home values are 10% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,492
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
42.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $470,171 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Fairview and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Multnomah County, which includes Fairview, is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Fairview: Multnomah County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Multnomah County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fairview is about 1% of Multnomah 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
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area
Commute22.7 min avg
How Fairview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fairview, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M passengers boarded in 2025
- 132 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M 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 45% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, which covers Fairview, runs 45% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
476.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,005.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Multnomah County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Multnomah County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Multnomah County, which includes Fairview, the most common type is heavy snow, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Heavy Snow | $41,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 4 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Storm | $53,500 |
| 2021 | 8 | Flood | $35,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Tornado | $29,500 |
| 2018 | 5 | Heavy Snow | $7,000 |
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.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Multnomah County, county-wide
Fairview is about 1% of Multnomah County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Multnomah County, which includes Fairview, is typically good — 283 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
283
per year
Moderate Days
82
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Multnomah County, county-wide
Fairview is about 1% of Multnomah County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fairview has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.7"
Annual Snowfall
3.4"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
28
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
159
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.01" |
| Feb | 51°F | 38°F | 3.71" |
| Mar | 57°F | 40°F | 4.41" |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.58" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 2.91" |
| Jun | 74°F | 53°F | 2.11" |
| Jul | 82°F | 57°F | 0.55" |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 0.63" |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 1.75" |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.02" |
| Nov | 53°F | 42°F | 5.83" |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 6.15" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fairview
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fairview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Gresham
Adventist Health Portland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Portland
Providence Portland Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.6 mi away · Portland
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.
Education14.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fairview
Fairview's student/teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fairview (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 13,182 students · in-state tuition $12,315 · 59% graduate · median earnings $62,447 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,945 students · in-state tuition $5,366 · 42% graduate · median earnings $47,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,856 students · in-state tuition $5,418 · 25% graduate · median earnings $46,423 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,957 students · in-state tuition $60,100 · 80% graduate · median earnings $85,634 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,120 students · in-state tuition $68,048 · 72% graduate · median earnings $64,090 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,320 students · in-state tuition $71,770 · 79% graduate · median earnings $64,977 (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: Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fairview
Fairview has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayLewis and Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fairview
Fairview-Columbia Library
1520 Ne Village St, Fairview
Cities Near Fairview
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fairview FAQ
Is Fairview, Oregon affordable?⌄
Fairview's median rent is $1,637/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $70,107/year. Median home value is $427,700.
Is Fairview, Oregon safe?⌄
Fairview is policed by the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 476 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2006 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fairview, Oregon?⌄
Multnomah County, which includes Fairview, has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fairview, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Fairview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,637/month and median household income is $70,107/year. The median home value is $427,700. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fairview, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Fairview is 23 minutes, which is about 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