At $2,273/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.
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These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,273 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
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Fairview, PA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 12.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Fairview, PA has changed in 5 years
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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Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Fairview is $2,273/mo as of August 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 31% 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.
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At $2,273/mo, rent takes ~31% of Fairview's median household income ($86,645/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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