salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.0 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 35 minutes each way. Most homes (78.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $112,120 a year. That is $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 457 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fairview?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fairview
| Size | Fairview | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,380 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fairview overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fairview, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fairview
Life in Fairview
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairview?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,881 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $963,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $96,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fairview, CA?
Renting in Fairview costs a median of about $2,803 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Fairview?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $112,120 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairview cheap or expensive?
Fairview is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $160,337. It ranks 457th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fairview?
The median homeowner in Fairview pays $6,754 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is Fairview more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fairview?
The median home value in Fairview is $963,300, about 6.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,745 people live in Fairview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.