Median owner-occupied home value
$177,700
A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
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Moving to Fairview Heights
Metro East suburban city and retail hub · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life
About this CityHub guideA Metro East retail and highway hub with established neighborhoods behind its commercial corridors.
The short version
Fairview Heights is best known for St. Clair Square and the I‑64/Illinois 159 retail district, but most residents live in quieter subdivisions beyond those corridors. The key choice is between immediate regional access and distance from commercial traffic.
What stands out
Fairview Heights had an estimated 16,175 residents in 2025 across 11.43 square miles. Its regional identity is commercial, yet its residential fabric consists largely of detached homes and subdivisions distributed around major roads.
What to understand
I‑64 and MetroLink provide useful regional connections, while Illinois 159 concentrates shopping and traffic. School assignments, commute geometry, noise exposure and everyday convenience vary within the city, so a candidate address should be tested against both peak-hour travel and district boundaries.
The essentials
At a glance
The local picture
A feel for Fairview Heights
These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.
Local snapshot
Best for & local character
People prioritizing I‑64 access and regional shoppingHouseholds comparing established Metro East subdivisionsResidents willing to choose carefully around commercial traffic and school boundariesRegional retail hubHighway accessEstablished subdivisionsMetroLink access
Highlights
- 16,175 residents in the 2025 Census estimate
- 69.6% owner-occupied housing, 2020–2024
- $177,700 median owner-occupied housing value, 2020–2024
- 22.0-minute mean travel time to work, 2020–2024
How it scores
CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.
Walkability · modeled48
Transit · modeled63
School context · modeled58
Nightlife & dining · modeled48
Parks & outdoors · modeled58
Arts & culture · modeled46
Quiet & peaceful · modeled60
The decision brief
Is Fairview Heights a good fit?
What stands out
St. Clair Square and surrounding retail corridors make Fairview Heights a regional shopping and service center. If convenient access to those destinations matters, compare interior residential blocks with corridor-facing homes.
Fairview Heights fits people who value highway access and nearby shopping and can choose a residential pocket that buffers commercial activity.
I‑64 and Illinois 159 connect the city to downtown St. Louis, Scott Air Force Base-area destinations and other Metro East employment centers.
Things to check
School-boundary complexity
School and other public-service districts do not necessarily follow the city name or ZIP code. Verify assignments for an exact parcel, then check traffic and noise if the home sits near a major retail route.
Does this fit your actual move?
Compare Fairview Heights against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.
Homes & housing
What does housing cost here?
Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.
Owner-occupied homes
69.6%
The share of occupied homes lived in by their owners.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
Median gross rent
$1,174/mo
Useful renter context—not a substitute for current available rentals.
Data: 2024-12-31View source
Price is only part of the monthly payment
For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.
Plan the daily trip
Commute & getting around
Test both highway and station access
The Census mean commute was 22.0 minutes. Compare I‑64 travel with the complete trip to Fairview Heights MetroLink, including parking and the final leg.
Schools
Which schools serve this address?
The address—not the city name—determines the schools
Fairview Heights addresses may fall in Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 or Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 for the elementary grades. The high-school layer is governed separately by Belleville Township High School District 201, which operates Belleville East and Belleville West. Evaluate both assignments for a property; the elementary district alone does not reveal the complete K–12 path.
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Identify the district
Start with the property’s complete street address.
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Check the boundary tool
Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.
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Confirm before deciding
Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.
Illinois school district finder
Search by address to identify a district; the district must confirm the specific school assignment.
Official school and district resources
How people spend free time
Parks & recreation
Moody Park and The REC are major municipal recreation anchors, offering outdoor fields, paths and indoor programming.
Errands, routines & convenience
Everyday life
The city is exceptionally convenient for regional retail; the public library, City Hall and recreation complex cluster around Bunkum Road for civic routines.
Direct answers for movers
Questions about moving to Fairview Heights
What is it like to live in Fairview Heights?+
Fairview Heights had an estimated 16,175 residents in 2025 across 11.43 square miles. Its regional identity is commercial, yet its residential fabric consists largely of detached homes and subdivisions distributed around major roads. I‑64 and MetroLink provide useful regional connections, while Illinois 159 concentrates shopping and traffic. School assignments, commute geometry, noise exposure and everyday convenience vary within the city, so a candidate address should be tested against both peak-hour travel and district boundaries. Fairview Heights fits people who value highway access and nearby shopping and can choose a residential pocket that buffers commercial activity.
What should I know about housing costs in Fairview Heights?+
The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $177,700 in Fairview Heights. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.
SourceWhat should movers know about schools in Fairview Heights?+
Fairview Heights addresses may fall in Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 or Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 for the elementary grades. The high-school layer is governed separately by Belleville Township High School District 201, which operates Belleville East and Belleville West. Evaluate both assignments for a property; the elementary district alone does not reveal the complete K–12 path. Confirm the current school assignment and enrollment rules directly with the district for the specific address.
Use the Illinois district finderWhat is commuting from Fairview Heights like?+
The Census mean commute was 22.0 minutes. Compare I‑64 travel with the complete trip to Fairview Heights MetroLink, including parking and the final leg.
What costs should I consider before moving to Fairview Heights?+
The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $1,174/month in Fairview Heights. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.
SourceWhat should I verify before choosing a home in Fairview Heights?+
School and other public-service districts do not necessarily follow the city name or ZIP code. Verify assignments for an exact parcel, then check traffic and noise if the home sits near a major retail route. Fairview Heights MetroLink Station is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.
Keep narrowing the decision
Put Fairview Heights in context.
The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.
Missouri or Metro East?
Compare both sides of the river using the actual commute, housing and services you would use.
Read guideWhere should you live in St. Louis?
Start with the life you want and use that to narrow the region.
Read guideMore house for the money
Decide whether more space, a bigger lot, another bedroom or a lower payment is the real goal.
Read guideUnderstand the geography
Map of Fairview Heights
See where Fairview Heights sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.
Mapped places in this guide
6 verified locationsFairview Heights MetroLink Station9720 W IL Route 161, Fairview Heights, IL 62208St. Clair Square134 St Clair Square, Fairview Heights, IL 62208Moody Park525 S Ruby Ln, Fairview Heights, IL 62208The REC9950 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208Fairview Heights Public Library10017 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208Fairview Heights City Hall10025 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
This map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.
Around town
Places to know
Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Fairview Heights.
Parks & outdoors
1 placeparks
Moody Park
Municipal park with fields, trails and recreation amenities.
525 S Ruby Ln, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Official details Shopping & errands
1 placeshopping
St. Clair Square
Regional shopping center at the city’s I‑64 and Illinois 159 retail hub.
134 St Clair Square, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Official details Things to do
1 placethings_to_do
The REC
Municipal recreation complex with indoor and outdoor facilities.
9950 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Official details Civic & everyday
3 placesservices
Fairview Heights MetroLink Station
MetroLink rail station and park-and-ride serving Fairview Heights.
9720 W IL Route 161, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Official details services
Fairview Heights Public Library
Public library serving Fairview Heights.
10017 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Official details services
Fairview Heights City Hall
Municipal government center for Fairview Heights.
10025 Bunkum Rd, Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Official details Don’t choose in a vacuum
Compare nearby alternatives
Compare Collinsville
Collinsville provides I‑55/70 access, a traditional Main Street and a different regional commute orientation.
Compare Belleville
Belleville offers a historic downtown and broader urban neighborhood range south of I‑64.
Compare O’Fallon, Illinois
O’Fallon offers a larger residential base, growing eastern development and different school-boundary choices.
Sources, dates & how we got here5 sources · expand
CityHub separates sourced facts from editorial guidance. Official data may describe different time periods; each fact shows its represented date when available.
Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105Pontiac-William Holliday SD 105Reviewed 2026-09-21Grant Community Consolidated School District 110Grant CCSD 110Reviewed 2026-09-21Belleville Township High School District 201Belleville THSD 201Reviewed 2026-09-21City of Fairview Heights official websiteCity of Fairview HeightsReviewed 2026-09-21U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts — Fairview Heights city, IllinoisU.S. Census BureauReviewed 2026-09-21