Why Live in Fairview
Fairview is a historic Altoona neighborhood featuring American Foursquare and Victorian-inspired homes built in the late 1800s and early 1900s. These houses, originally owned by Pennsylvania Railroad executives, are priced between $60,000 and $150,000. Split-level homes dating to the 1960s and '70s are available on the outskirts, and range from $175,000 to $250,000. The neighborhood also includes Fairview Hills, a public housing complex, and College Park Apartments, which caters to Penn State Altoona students. Fairview Park offers a baseball field, playground, basketball court and picnic shelter. Nearby Juniata Memorial Spray Park features water attractions, a basketball court and a playground. Canoe Creek State Park, 12 miles east, has a lake for swimming and fishing, and connects to the 17-mile Lower Trail for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Local restaurants include Mike's Court and Michael's Pizzeria, known for its unique "Altoona Pizza." Martin's is located off Chestnut Avenue for groceries, and additional retail options are less than 5 miles away at Logan Towne Center and the Shoppes at Pleasant Valley. Father Kelly Hall hosts community events, and residents can catch baseball games at Peoples Natural Gas Field and live shows at the historic Mishler Theatre. The Amtran bus system serves the area, connecting residents to Penn State Altoona and downtown. Young students in the area may enroll in the McAuliffe Heights Program at Irving School, Juniata Gap Elementary, Altoona Area Junior High and Altoona Area High. Altoona Central Catholic School is a private option for prekindergarten through eighth grade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Fairview is a good place to live. Fairview is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable. Fairview has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 38. The average household income is $65,120 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 21.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Fairview are home owners, with 37.6% of residents renting and 62.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Fairview can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Fairview neighborhood guide.
Is Fairview, PA a safe neighborhood?
Fairview, PA is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Fairview?
The median home price in Fairview is $130,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $26,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.36%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $650 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $28K a year to afford the median home price in Fairview. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Fairview is $65K.
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Home Trends in Fairview, PA
On average, homes in Fairview, Altoona sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 58 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairview, Altoona over the last 12 months is $137,450, up 49% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$137,450
Median Single Family Sale Price
$126,600
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$80
Number of Homes for Sale
10
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median List Price
$130,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
49%
