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Fairview

Pop. 1,742·29th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Fairview, PA
Median rent (all units)
$2,163/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$198
Rising (Monthly)
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Fairview · $2,163
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,163/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
Local median income
$86,645/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
$1,000
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,430/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,956/yr
At $2,163/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairview, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,742
Median income
$86,645
Median age
54.4
Renters
12.1%
Age distribution
28.6%
18.3%
30.9%
Under 1811.4%
18–3410.7%
35–5428.6%
55–6418.3%
65+30.9%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
91.2%
White91.2%
Black0.6%
Hispanic6.5%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
53.1%
25.8%
12.1%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma53.1%
Some college25.8%
Bachelor's+12.1%
Housing tenure
87.9%
12.1%
Owner87.9%
Renter12.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fairview, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,673 → $86,645
up 113.0%
Population
1,840 → 1,742
down 5.3%
Renter share
15.9% → 12.1%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
12.4% → 12.1%
-0.3 pts
Median age
53.7 → 54.4
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $40,673 in 2021 to $86,645 more recently. The population has contracted by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 1,840 residents to roughly 1,742. Renters now make up 12.1% of households, compared with 15.9% five years ago.

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About renting in Fairview, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fairview is $2,163/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,430/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,780/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($86,645/yr), Fairview ranks as moderate 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 moderate for renters. At $2,163/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($86,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairview slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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 $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,163/mo in Fairview. The local median household income is $86,645/yr, meaning the typical Fairview household falls short of 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 Pennsylvania?

Fairview is one of the pricier cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #29 out of 167 tracked cities at $2,163/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fairview?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fairview ($2,163/mo): Grove City ($772/mo), Meadville ($871/mo), Sharon ($1,023/mo).

What percentage of Fairview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.1% of Fairview households are renters, while 87.9% 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 $2,163/mo is $198 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #29 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,163/mo, rent takes ~30% of Fairview's median household income ($86,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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