Fairview Township, PA

Living in Fairview Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 93
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 35
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Colleges 82
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Schools 74
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Residents

4.5k Population +86 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$87k Median Household Income +$3.7k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office21%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$226k Median Home Value +$500 (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$720 Median Monthly Rent +$368 (2010–19)
85% Owner-Occupied +5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fairview Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Fairview Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 3 13
Feb 27 3 10
Mar 34 3 8
Apr 46 4 2
May 56 4 0
Jun 65 5 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 5 0
Oct 49 4 0
Nov 39 4 2
Dec 29 4 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairview Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado8
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fairview Township, PA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Fairview Township, PA

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St Jude School
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Fairview Township, PA

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Wilkes University
6 miles, N
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King's College
6 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fairview Township, PA

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Airports

Airports near Fairview Township, PA

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