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Fairview, Oregon

Introduction to Fairview, Oregon

Fairview, Oregon, in Multnomah county, is 2 miles N of Gresham, Oregon and 11 miles E of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 7,561 people lived in Fairview.

Fairview History

Fairview was named after the local Methodist Sunday school. The area was originally inhabited by Native Americans. The city of Fairview was incorporated in 1908.

Fairview and nearby Attractions

  • Barn Museum
  • Portland Art Museum
  • Rooster Rock State Park
  • Battle Ground State Park
  • Rail Depot Museum
  • McLoughlin House National Historic Site

Things To Do In Fairview

There are several parks in the city, including Ainsworth State Park, Rooster Rock State Park and Milo McIver State Park. Those interested in the area’s history should visit the Portland Art Museum, the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry and the Gresham History Museum. Boating and fishing facilities are provided by Blue Lake and Fairview Lake.

Fairview Transportation

Flights are available from Portland International Airport.

Fairview Higher Education

Mt. Hood Community College, Clackamas Community College and Portland Community College provide programs in higher studies.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyFairview Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyFairview Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Fairview, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity810
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women36
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population12
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better46
College Educated Adults35
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45
Affordability of Property Taxes41
People Living Alone34
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime34
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