Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
18%
Fairview, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,499
Population
9,516
Renter Mix
49% Rent
An idyllic suburban community midway between Portland and the mountains
Suburb
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Commuter
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River
Fairview, Oregon sits quietly on the eastern edge of the Portland metro area, where small-town ease meets the pull of a major Pacific Northwest city just minutes down the road. It borders Gresham and Troutdale and hugs the northern shoreline of Blue Lake, giving the city a distinct identity rooted in outdoor access rather than urban bustle. Residents enjoy the breathing room that larger metros rarely offer, with Mount Hood looming on the horizon as a constant backdrop.
The city's economic ties run through nearby Portland and Gresham, where employment hubs in healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing draw a steady workforce. Fairview itself keeps a close-knit, walkable core around its town center, while quieter residential streets fan out toward the lake and surrounding green spaces.
The rental landscape here leans toward single-family homes, townhomes, and smaller apartment communities, with few high-rises in sight. That low-profile skyline is part of the appeal. Renters looking for more square footage and a calmer pace, without fully leaving the Portland metro behind, find Fairview hits a comfortable middle ground between access and affordability.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,765
Average: $93,482
Education
1,786
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,320
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Fairview, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Fairview, OR is $1,306 for a studio, $1,499 for one bedroom, $1,726 for two bedrooms, and $1,900 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairview has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,499/month
696 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fairview, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
567 Students
Public
Grades K-5
299 Students
Salish Ponds Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
330 Students
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-5
401 Students
Public
Grades K-8
567 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
723 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
34 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
34 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blue Lake Regional Park
- Nadaka Nature Park
- Lewis and Clark State Recreation Site
- Springwater Corridor
- Planetarium Sky Theater
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Portland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.