City

Fairview, MT

1 ZIP code  ·  Richland County  ·  Montana

👥1,878Population
💰$65,625Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$235,100Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 44% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic2.0%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty8.0% ▼ 20% below avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 44% above avg
HS Graduate466 (38.1%)
Some College201 (16.4%)
Associates246 (20.1%)
Bachelors106 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree203 (16.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 20.1%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
HS Grad38.1%
Some College16.4%
Associates20.1%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,625 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$235,100 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$880/mo
Total Housing Units1,031
Vacant Units218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Fairview, MT

Fairview is a city in Montana, located in Richland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,878 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.1 years.

Economically, Fairview is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,625 is near the national average. Approximately 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Fairview is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $235,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $880 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairview is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.18%).

Fairview, MT offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Montana.

ZIP Codes in Fairview
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
59221 1,878 $65,625 $235,100 $880 7.0% 25.3% 81.4%