Population 15,127 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.79 | 2.77 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.85 | 2.82 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.82 | 2.78 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.83 | 2.79 | 2.76 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.00 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Fairview average 2.83 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. The New York area as a whole looks much the same.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 38.0 | 39.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 38.7 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.2 | 39.8 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 40.4 | 40.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Fairview is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.0, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 12.8% | 11.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Fairview (15.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 41 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.6% | 47.1% | 33.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.3% | 48.7% | 35.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.0% | 48.8% | 36.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.7% | 48.6% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Fairview rent: 66.7% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 39.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 9.1% | 9.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.5% | 7.9% | 6.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Fairview: just 2.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.9 points, as it has nationally. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a lower vacancy rate.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1957 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1957 | 1958 | 1966 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1959 | 1967 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1962 | 1969 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Fairview is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1959, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,159 | $1,268 | $1,246 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,162 | $1,377 | $1,324 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,496 | $1,645 | $1,522 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,599 | $2,060 | $1,896 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$440 | +$792 | +$651 | +$606 |
Rent in Fairview runs $1,599 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in the New York area as a whole ($2,060). Rents are up $440 a month from 2006–10, a 38% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 38.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 35.0% | 34.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 36.7% | 36.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 39.9% | 39.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.5% | 43.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Fairview: 22.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.6% | 83.7% | 87.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 84.6% | 88.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.3% | 86.2% | 89.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 72.8% | 86.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a quarter of adults in Fairview never finished high school, well above the national share: only 72.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national rate rose. Only five of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 | New York area | New Jersey | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 6.9% | 6.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fairview runs well above the national rate: 9.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only 26 of the 415 New Jersey cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.9 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 2.83 | 39.9 | 15.2% | 66.7% | 2.5% | 1959 | $1,599 | 22.5% | 72.8% | 9.4% |
| Cliffside Park | 2.50 | 42.6 | 10.3% | 49.7% | 6.4% | 1961 | $2,007 | 41.0% | 85.4% | 4.5% |
| Edgewater | 2.05 | 43.3 | 5.6% | 58.7% | 7.7% | 1985 | $2,706 | 70.4% | 97.5% | 8.0% |
| Ridgefield | 2.89 | 40.0 | 9.1% | 48.6% | 2.2% | 1959 | $2,201 | 44.3% | 91.8% | 5.0% |
| Guttenberg | 2.29 | 40.4 | 10.8% | 58.3% | 5.1% | 1976 | $1,779 | 45.5% | 89.2% | 6.4% |
| North Bergen | 2.67 | 41.1 | 13.5% | 58.4% | 5.9% | 1960 | $1,915 | 31.8% | 81.2% | 6.2% |
| Palisades Park | 2.75 | 43.2 | 10.8% | 64.5% | 3.1% | 1974 | $2,103 | 49.2% | 87.5% | 5.6% |
| West New York | 2.64 | 38.2 | 14.1% | 77.6% | 6.3% | 1968 | $1,773 | 31.4% | 75.0% | 8.2% |
| Fort Lee | 2.29 | 47.0 | 5.9% | 44.6% | 7.8% | 1976 | $2,404 | 66.6% | 94.3% | 5.7% |
| Ridgefield Park | 2.63 | 41.2 | 13.8% | 39.9% | 6.9% | 1948 | $1,756 | 34.6% | 88.8% | 9.9% |
| Little Ferry | 2.53 | 45.9 | 8.3% | 54.1% | 6.2% | 1964 | $2,118 | 37.4% | 85.5% | 7.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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