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Crime in Fairview Heights summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fairview Heights. Key points include:
There were 548 total crimes in Fairview Heights in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fairview Heights is 3,436.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fairview Heights is 407.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fairview Heights is 3,028.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fairview Heights is 62.14% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Fairview Heights Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fairview Heights / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 548 | 3,436.2 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 65 | 407.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 6.3 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 25.1 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 48 | 301.0 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 483 | 3,028.6 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 48 | 301.0 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 403 | 2,527.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 32 | 200.7 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fairview Heights summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fairview Heights. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fairview Heights is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fairview Heights is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Fairview Heights is $191,787.
The median income in Fairview Heights is $80,930.
Fairview Heights's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fairview Heights Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fairview Heights | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 89 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fairview Heights, IL Weather
The average high in Fairview Heights is 66.2° and the average low is 46.0°.
There are 71.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.9 inches of precipitation each year with 12.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fairview Heights |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fairview Heights Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fairview Heights
The current population in Fairview Heights is 16,745. The population has increased 1.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16,745 | 3.0% |
| 2023 | 16,255 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 16,360 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 16,601 | 2.8% |
| 2020 | 16,143 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 16,125 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 16,360 | -1.3% |
| 2017 | 16,579 | -1.3% |
| 2016 | 16,793 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 17,014 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 17,250 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 17,105 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 16,838 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 16,757 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 16,504 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairview Heights
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Fairview Heights is:
51.0% White with 8,548 White residents.
27.6% African American with 4,616 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 672 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 9 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 142 Other residents.
9.5% Two Or More with 1,596 Two Or More residents.
6.9% Hispanic with 1,162 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fairview Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 27.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.5% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fairview Heights
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Fairview Heights is 48.0% female with 8,039 female residents.
Fairview Heights is 52.0% male with 8,706 male residents.
| Gender | Fairview Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairview Heights for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Fairview Heights completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Fairview Heights completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Fairview Heights completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Fairview Heights completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Fairview Heights completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Fairview Heights completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Fairview Heights completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Fairview Heights completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Fairview Heights completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fairview Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fairview Heights, Illinois
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5.8% of households in Fairview Heights earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Fairview Heights earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Fairview Heights earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.8% of households in Fairview Heights earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.4% of households in Fairview Heights earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Fairview Heights earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.0% of households in Fairview Heights earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.3% of households in Fairview Heights earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.6% of households in Fairview Heights earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.5% of households in Fairview Heights earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fairview Heights | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.4% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.3% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
