Population 3,760 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairview
Household size in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.33 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
The average household in Fairview has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in the wider Milwaukee area, where it has 2.45 people. Household size has climbed from 2.41 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.0 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.8 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Fairview are younger than 39.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Fairview is older than at least four in five Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Fairview than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, Fairview has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fairview
Renters in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fairview is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly three in ten owners (28.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. No other Milwaukee neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Fairview: just 4.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only five of 72.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Fairview is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $705 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $764 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,103 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,127 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$422 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fairview costs $1,127 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 27.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fairview
Bachelor's degrees in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.3% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.0% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fairview: 19.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.0% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Fairview have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Milwaukee area overall (92.2%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fairview has been strong: just 2.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Fairview has lower unemployment than at least four in five Milwaukee neighborhoods. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fairview compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 2.54 | 39.8 | 10.6% | 17.6% | 4.1% | 1955 | $1,127 | 19.0% | 90.6% | 2.5% |
| Jackson Park | 2.37 | 35.3 | 16.7% | 45.3% | 3.2% | 1954 | $1,018 | 29.1% | 85.0% | 4.2% |
| Honey Creek Manor | 2.33 | 39.7 | 7.6% | 25.5% | 3.7% | 1957 | $984 | 33.0% | 93.1% | 3.4% |
| Layton Park | 3.43 | 31.7 | 25.3% | 41.6% | 7.0% | 1938 | $1,087 | 9.0% | 61.7% | 2.3% |
| Johnson's Woods | 2.30 | 31.3 | 17.6% | 49.8% | 9.6% | 1954 | $1,078 | 32.4% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Burnham Park | 3.08 | 32.6 | 15.8% | 48.5% | 9.8% | 1939 | $1,023 | 11.3% | 66.8% | 2.8% |
| Silver City | 3.24 | 33.5 | 23.1% | 55.8% | 6.6% | 1942 | $1,039 | 6.7% | 66.5% | 4.9% |
| Southpoint | 2.44 | 32.6 | 23.4% | 48.7% | 5.4% | 1957 | $996 | 17.4% | 86.0% | 6.0% |
| Bluemound Heights | 2.08 | 33.7 | 10.4% | 42.0% | 6.4% | 1945 | $1,145 | 45.4% | 96.1% | 4.3% |
| Forest Home Hills | 3.32 | 30.7 | 25.9% | 70.3% | 11.4% | 1938 | $1,060 | 7.1% | 56.5% | 6.2% |
| Muskego Way | 3.37 | 32.0 | 26.3% | 75.6% | 10.8% | 1944 | $923 | 8.2% | 58.0% | 6.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Neighborhoods with similar populations: Old Northeast, Bloomington, IN · Bradford Park, Springfield, MO · Perry North, Pittsburgh, PA · Bluff Acres, Madison, WI · Riverview-Santa Ana, Santa Ana, CA · Woodburn, Morgantown, WV · Wyatt Street, Largo, FL · Arlington, Youngstown, OH · Landfall, Wilmington, NC · The Dominion, San Antonio, TX
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fairview. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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