Fairview Township, PA
Living in Fairview Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute65
Public Transit1
Affordability36
Public Safety93
Airports10
Hospitals35
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools74
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.5kPopulation+86 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
40%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years34%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate28%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$3.7k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$226kMedian Home Value+$500 (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$720Median Monthly Rent+$368 (2010–19)
85%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairview Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Fairview Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 13 |
| Feb | 27 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 34 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 46 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 4 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairview Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado8
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairview Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairview Township, PA
St Jude School
4 miles, SW
Wyoming Valley Sda Elementary
5 miles, W
Wilkes-Barre Mennonite School
5 miles, NW
Wilkes-Barre Academy
6 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Fairview Township, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairview Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
7 miles, N
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
7 miles, N
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
8 miles, N
Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton
15 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Fairview Township, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
14 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
41 miles, SE
Harrisburg International Airport
82 miles, SW