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Fairview

Pop. 3,892·129th most expensive in New Jersey·Rental market data updated monthly for Fairview, NJ
Median rent (all units)
$2,333/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
+$368
Rising (Monthly)
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Fairview · $2,333
More expensive than 74% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,333/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$93,000/yr
Local median income
$165,135/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fairview's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,470
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$1,960
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$3,050
Research median
$1,960/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$27,996/yr
At $2,333/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairview, NJ is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,892
Median income
$165,135
Median age
40.7
Renters
7.5%
Age distribution
21.5%
15.3%
34.8%
13.3%
15.1%
Under 1821.5%
18–3415.3%
35–5434.8%
55–6413.3%
65+15.1%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
94.5%
White94.5%
Hispanic7.6%
Asian1.5%
Education (25+)
20%
18.3%
60.6%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma20%
Some college18.3%
Bachelor's+60.6%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fairview, NJ has changed in 5 years

Income
$164,053 → $165,135
up 0.7%
Population
3,775 → 3,892
up 3.1%
Renter share
6.8% → 7.5%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
59.7% → 60.6%
+0.9 pts
Median age
42 → 40.7
-1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $164,053 to $165,135 across the same window, up 0.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 3,775 to 3,892 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change.

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About renting in Fairview, NJ

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fairview is $2,333/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,470/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,960/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,410/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($165,135/yr), Fairview ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairview an affordable city for renters?

Fairview is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,333/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($165,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairview falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,333/mo in Fairview. The local median household income is $165,135/yr, meaning the typical Fairview household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fairview?

Rent in Fairview has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Fairview rent compare to other cities in New Jersey?

Fairview is one of the more affordable cities in New Jersey for rent, ranking #129 out of 180 tracked cities at $2,333/mo.

What percentage of Fairview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.5% of Fairview households are renters, while 92.5% are owner-occupied. Fairview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fairview rent compare to the national average?

Fairview's median rent of $2,333/mo is $368 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New Jersey, it ranks #129 out of 180 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,333/mo, rent takes ~17% of Fairview's median household income ($165,135/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fairview 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.4–10.75%
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