Apartments for rent in Fairview Heights, IL

A small city located in Illinois, Fairview Heights has slightly more than 16,000 residents. At an average age of just under 40, the city's population is a bit older than other municipalities in Illinois, which has an average age of 38. The majority of residents own their homes in Fairview Heights, and 27% of residents rent. At $1,010/month, the average rent is roughly the same as the state average.

Compared to the national average (7%), Fairview Heights has a large number of residents over the age of 25 with advanced degrees, as 9% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 13% have earned a Bachelor's degree. Many Fairview Heights residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 24% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. Fairview Heights workers take home an average annual income of about $75,000, about the same as those elsewhere in Illinois. The city's average income also is fairly on par with the national average ($73,345).

Fairview Heights residents have an average commute of about 26 minutes. Many residents (49%) drive to work, while public transportation isn't used extensively. Few commuters walk to work.