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Fairview Heights, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Fairview Heights, IL (St. Clair County) — Census median home value $166,800, county listing prices down about 23.6% over the past year. Market data for Fairview Heights houses and the broader area.
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Fairview Heights, IL is in St. Clair County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Fairview Heights and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 16,255, with a median household income of $77,960. Census data puts Fairview Heights houses at a median value of $166,800 (all owner-occupied homes); St. Clair County's current median listing price runs $204,475, down about 23.6% over the past year.
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Market overview
Fairview Heights housing market
Fairview Heights is in St. Clair County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Fairview Heights and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$166,800
Population (Census ACS)
16,255
Median household income
$77,960
County price trend (2025)
5.3% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Fairview Heights market snapshot
Population
16,255
County
St. Clair County
Median Household Income
$77,960
Median Home Value (city)
$166,800
Median Listing Price (St. Clair County)
$204,475
Median Gross Rent
$1,177/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-23.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fairview Heights's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $166,800. Separately, St. Clair County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $204,475. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
St. Clair County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.3% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Fairview Heights has an estimated population of 16,255 and a median household income of $77,960, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Fairview Heights's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: St. Clair County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Fairview Heights.
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Census & home facts
Fairview Heights data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
16,255
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$166,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$77,960
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,177
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.3%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$204,475
Census place type
city
County
St. Clair County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
11.46 sq mi
Census GEOID
1725141
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Fairview Heights
Schools
East St Louis SD 189 — 12 schools, 4,679 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. St. Clair addresses may be served by East St Louis SD 189, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Fairview Heights FAQ
What are houses worth in Fairview Heights, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Fairview Heights at $166,800. St. Clair County's current median listing price runs $204,475, down about 23.6% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Fairview Heights, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Fairview Heights, Census ACS data shows a median value of $166,800. Active listing prices in St. Clair County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Fairview Heights, IL?
Fairview Heights houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding St. Clair County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Fairview Heights, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fairview Heights's population at approximately 16,255.
What's the median rent in Fairview Heights, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Fairview Heights at approximately $1,177 per month.
What is the median household income in Fairview Heights, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Fairview Heights at approximately $77,960.
Is the Fairview Heights housing market growing?
St. Clair County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.3% annual change in 2025.
Is Fairview Heights, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Fairview Heights's median home value at about 2.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Fairview Heights, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest East St Louis SD 189 for many Fairview Heights addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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