Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Saint Louis Bread Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Abbey
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Wherenburg Cinema 10
Cinema
Wehrenberg O'Fallon 15 Cine
Cinema
Food and Drink (28) F
Arby's
Fast Food
Imo's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Steak 'n Shake
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Boston Market
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Russell Stover
Sweets
Burger King
Fast Food
Sheridan's
Sweets
Jazzy 159
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (2) F
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Parks (13) F
Moody Park (Longacre Park)
Park
Old Lincoln Trail Park
Park
Pleasant Ridge Park
Park
School Track
Park
City Playgounrd
Playground
Saint Clair Park
Park
Wolf Branch St. Clair Township Park
Park
St Ellen Mine Park
Park
St. Clair Township Park
Park
Schranz Memorial Park
Park
Lions Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Signal Hill Athletic Park
Park
Village of Caseyville Park
Park
Bellevue Park
Park
Extended Stay Park
Park
O'Fallon Family Sports Park
Park
Shops (30) D-
Best Buy
Electronics
Weekends Only
Furniture
Burlington
Department Store
Gordmans
Department Store
Toys R Us
Toys
Petco
Pets
Sears Outlet
Department Store
HomeGoods
Houseware
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Kohl's
Department Store
AT&T
Electronics
Old Navy
Clothing
Ross
Department Store
Marshalls
Department Store
Five Below
Discount Store
hhgreg
Electronics
Here Today
Discount Store
New Balance
Shoes
Macy's
Department Store
St. Clair Antique Mall
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
MC Jewlery Box
Fashion
Sears
Department Store
St Clair Square
Mall
JCPenney
Department Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Fairview Heights.
Public Transit Stops (112)
Stops & Stations A+
10251 Lincoln Trail
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Mark
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Union Hill
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Potomac
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at North Point
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Roselawn
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Roselawn
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Pleasant
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Old Lincoln Trail
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Sheryl
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Pasadena
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Phillips
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Catherine
Bus Stop
St. Clair at Bunkum
Bus Stop
St. Clair at Bunkum
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Bluff Court
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Bluff Court
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Ruby
Bus Stop
St. Clair at St. Clair
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Ruby
Bus Stop
St. Clair at St. Clair
Bus Stop
Plaza at Best Buy
Bus Stop
Plaza at Best Buy
Bus Stop
St. Clair at Weinel
Bus Stop
Lincoln Trail at Canty
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.6% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Fairview Heights is 92/100 - which is 4% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime D+

Fairview Heights crime rates are 3,454 per 100k, which is 75% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
3,147 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
307 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A-

The median income in Fairview Heights is $68,505 - which is 16% higher than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$68,505 C+
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Fairview Fire Department Engine House 1
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fairview Heights Dentistry
Dentist
Swansea Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Belleville Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
O'Fallon Shiloh Valley Community Fire Protection District
Fire Station
O'Fallon Dental Center
Dentist
Signal Hill Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Northwest Saint Clair County Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Fairview Heights home prices are $146,400 - which is 16% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$146,400 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A+
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools D-

The Fairview Heights graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (7) F
Grant Middle School
Illini Elem School
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Berean Christian School
Pontiac Jr High School
William Holliday Elem School
Hollywood Heights
Joseph Arthur Middle School
Wolf Branch Elem School
Wolf Branch Middle School
Blessed Sacrament School
Central Elem School
Sister Thea Bowman
Caseyville Elementary School
Signal Hill Elem School
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
Twin Echo Elem School
High Schools (1) F
Berean Christian School
Hollywood Heights
St Clair Co Juv Detention Center
Collinsville High School
Althoff Catholic High School
Saint Clair Co Roe Safe School
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ratings A+

Fairview Heights has an overall rating of 87% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A-
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Fairview Heights, IL Area Guide

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Fairview Heights Area Facts

  • Fairview Heights has a Livability Score of 76/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fairview Heights crime rates are 75% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Fairview Heights is 4% lower than the Illinois average

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A Fun Filled City 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Fairview Heights, IL is an amazing city to live in. There is plenty to see and do. There are recreational facilities that offer fishing, hunting and swimming to residents. I personally love the museums, art and entertainment venues that are offered in my city. This is a historic ...Read More place, so there are sites to visit that are more one thousand years old.

You can find shopping centers throughout the city that consist of antique stores, malls and small boutiques. There are plenty of places to eat and drink too. This city is rich in culture, and you will never get bored living here.

The people are friendly and welcoming and make you feel comfortable where ever you go. When your friends and family come to visit, you can keep them busy for days with all of the fun and exciting places to visit. You will feel right at home living in Fairview Heights, IL, and you will always have an exciting day. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairview Heights? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Moody Park (Longacre Park)
      Old Lincoln Trail Park
      Pleasant Ridge Park
      School Track
      City Playgounrd
      Saint Clair Park
      Wolf Branch St. Clair Township Park
      St Ellen Mine Park

      Entertainment

      Wherenburg Cinema 10
      Wehrenberg O'Fallon 15 Cine

      Food & Drink

      Arby's
      Imo's
      White Castle
      Steak 'n Shake
      Taco Bell
      Boston Market
      Chipotle
      Chick-fil-A

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairview Heights? Of all people who commute, 2.6% take public transportation in Fairview Heights.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairview Heights? The cost of living in Fairview Heights is 92/100 - which is 4% lower than Illinois.
      Fairview Heights
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fairview Heights? Fairview Heights crime rates are 3,454, which are 75% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,454 per 100k people

      49% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      49% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      A- Employment

      What is the median income in Fairview Heights? The median income in Fairview Heights is $68,505 which is 16% higher than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $68,50524% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,00314% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Fairview Heights a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fairview Heights home prices? Fairview Heights home prices are $146,400 - which is 16% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $146,40021% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0177% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      64%

      equal to the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Fairview Heights have good schools? The Fairview Heights graduation rate is 89% - which is 5% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      7% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      35% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Fairview Heights a good place to live? Fairview Heights has an overall rating of 87% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      5 total surveys

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