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Fairview Heights, IL


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Fairview Heights, Illinois

Fairview Heights, Illinois, in St Clair county, is 15 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Fairview Heights has a population of 15,034.

The People and Families of Fairview Heights

In Fairview Heights, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairview Heights had a median family income of $56,161. To its credit, the people in Fairview Heights value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Fairview Heights ($2,500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Fairview Heights Housing

About 77% of housing units in Fairview Heights are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Fairview Heights, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fairview Heights strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 16%Fairview Heights Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 19%Fairview Heights College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Fairview Heights, IL

Comparing Fairview Heights to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times46
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47

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