Fairview, OR

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Fairview, OR

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Fairview Almanac

Fairview Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fairview Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fairview, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fairview Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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