Fairview Heights, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08

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Overall Quality Of Life
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

16,143

Unemployment

4.7%

Poverty

10.0%

Median Home

$146,400

Median Income

$68,505

Median Rent

$1,017

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Fairview Heights SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

8/10

Housing

Affordability

8.5

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

8.5

Education

Commute

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Fairview Heights, IL Cost Of Living

87
Fairview Heights's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Fairview Heights	Illinois	National Average
Overall	87	98	100

Services	94	95	100
Groceries	100	97	100
Health	87	99	100
Housing	75	96	100
Transportation	90	105	100
Utilities	94	94	100

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Rankings for Fairview Heights in Illinois

Ranks #20 in Most Dangerous Cities In Illinois

Ranks #90 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #95 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Map Of Fairview Heights, IL

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Population over time in Fairview Heights

Year	Population	% Change
2020	16,143	-1.3%
2019	16,360	-1.3%
2018	16,579	-1.3%
2017	16,793	-1.3%
2016	17,014	-1.4%
2015	17,250	0.8%
2014	17,105	1.6%
2013	16,838	0.5%
2012	16,757	1.5%
2011	16,504	-

Race / Ethnicity in Fairview Heights

White

55.5% (8,964)

African American

30.8% (4,969)

American Indian

0.0% (0)

Asian

1.7% (281)

Hawaiian

0.0% (0)

Other

0.1% (13)

Two Or More

8.1% (1,306)

Hispanic

3.8% (610)

Race	Fairview Heights	IL	USA
White	55.5%	60.8%	60.1%
African American	30.8%	13.9%	12.2%
American Indian	0.0%	0.1%	0.6%
Asian	1.7%	5.5%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.1%	0.2%	0.3%
Two Or More	8.1%	2.2%	2.8%
Hispanic	3.8%	17.2%	18.2%

Gender in Fairview Heights

Female

48.5% (7,827)

Male

51.5% (8,315)

Gender	Fairview Heights	IL	USA
Female	48.5%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	51.5%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Fairview Heights for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

1.0% (161)

9-12th Grade

6.0% (968)

High School / GED

21.0% (3,390)

Some College

28.0% (4,520)

Associate's Degree

11.0% (1,775)

Bachelor's Degree

18.0% (2,905)

Master's Degree

12.0% (1,937)

Professional Degree

1.0% (161)

Doctorate Degree

2.0% (322)

Education	Fairview Heights	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	1.0%	5.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	6.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	21.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	28.0%	20.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	11.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	18.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	12.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	2.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Fairview Heights, Illinois

Less than $10,000

6.5% (105,608)

$10,000 to $14,999

2.4% (39,273)

$15,000 to $24,999

6.5% (105,608)

$25,000 to $34,999

6.6% (107,045)

$35,000 to $49,999

9.9% (160,208)

$50,000 to $74,999

25.4% (409,262)

$75,000 to $99,999

15.6% (251,927)

$100,000 to $149,999

17.1% (276,114)

$150,000 to $199,999

6.4% (103,932)

$200,000 or more

3.4% (55,318)

Income	Fairview Heights	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	6.5%	6.1%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	2.4%	3.7%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	6.5%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	6.6%	8.1%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	9.9%	11.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	25.4%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	15.6%	12.9%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	17.1%	16.6%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	6.4%	7.8%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.4%	8.8%	8.3%