196 years in pictures
Census counts: 333 in 1880, 180 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 3 maps from 1907 on.
- 1830Fairview is settled
Each edition grades its towns against each other only.

Fairview’s average trip to work is 40 minutes, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Fairview has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Fairview beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 333 in 1880, 180 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 3 maps from 1907 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Fairview, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Fairview.
1.7% of Fairview residents live below the poverty line, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Most working residents leave Fairview for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Butler Township (9%), Donegal Township (5%) and Monroeville (4%).
| Fairview | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $80,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Fairview has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Fairview’s July high is 83°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
21% of Fairview adults binge drink. Fairview beats the Pennsylvania average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 41% of Fairview adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Fairview | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Fairview | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 7.8% | 5.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.4% | 14.5% |
| More smokers | 18.3% | 15.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 60% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Adults 18 to 34 are 18% of residents (22% statewide). Fairview has grown 4.1% since 2020, to 177 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 28% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 35% across Pennsylvania.
| Fairview | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 years | 43.2 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 28% | 29% | 29% |
Somewhere between 24% and 66% women
The Census survey reached too few of Fairview’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±21 points. Across Pennsylvania, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Fairview | PA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.4% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 15.1% | 9.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.7% | 9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.2% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.9% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.6% | 11.9% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.4% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 10.6% | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.2% | 8.1% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14.9% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 44% | 32.9% | 26% |
| Some college | 11.9% | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 0.7% | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.9% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 4.5% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
86% of households own their home in Fairview.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
None within 15 miles of Fairview; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Fairview residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Fairview’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Fairview is a borough in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 198 at the 2010 census. It should not be confused with Fairview in Erie County, which carries the ZIP code 16415.
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Fairview has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.