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Fairview, MT


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Fairview, Montana

Fairview, Montana, in Richland county, is 168 miles NW of Bismarck, North Dakota (center to center) and 550 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 709 people lived in Fairview.

The People and Families of Fairview

In Fairview, about 57% of adults are married. Fairview is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

The town is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairview had a median family income of $33,125.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Fairview.

Fairview Housing

An estimated 68% of living spaces in Fairview are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the town offers inexpensive rents. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Fairview compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Fairview, 82% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the town; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyFairview Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Fairview Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 16%Fairview Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Fairview, MT

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men78
Senior Citizens75
Age of the Population64
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married34
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults41
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Housing Recently Built68
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