Fairview, Oregon
Fairview is a city of 10,735 people in Multnomah County, Oregon, founded in 1908.
Why visit Fairview
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 59 parks and trails, 53 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Troutdale Sandy River Bridge, Power Station Theater, Dr. Herbert H. Hughes House and Fairview City Jail.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Fairview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Fairview
Fairview is a city in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States. It is located in the Portland metropolitan area north of Gresham and west of Troutdale. The population was 10,424 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fairview, Oregon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Edgefield Concerts Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 1.7 mi
2126 Southwest Halsey Street, Troutdale
Museums and landmarks14
Dr. Herbert H. Hughes House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Gresham, Oregon, USA
Fairview City Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Jail building located in Ne-cha-co-kee Park at 120 1st Street in Fairview, Oregon, in the United States
Farrell Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Building in Camas, United States of America
Fred Harlow House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house museum in Troutdale, Oregon, USA
Gresham Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic building in Gresham, Oregon,United States
Historic Columbia River Highway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Highway in Oregon, USA
Jacob Zimmerman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Gresham, Oregon, NRHP-listed
John Roffler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
Louise Home Hospital and Residence Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Former hospital in Oregon, United States
Multnomah County Poor Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Lodging and entertainment complex in Troutdale, Oregon
Roy E. and Hildur L. Amundsen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Gresham, Oregon, USA
William Gedamke House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Historic house in Oregon, United States
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds59
Blue Lake Regional Park
Park · 0.8 mi
Regional park in Oregon, United States
21224 Northeast Blue Lake Road, Fairview
Columbia View Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Park in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
Donald L. Robertson Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in Wood Village, Oregon, U.S
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Glenfair Park
Park · 3.7 mi
Park in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
Helen Althaus Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Public park in Troutdale, Oregon, U.S
47 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.3 mi
22352 Northeast Park Lane, Wood Village
Mo-Fr 04:00-22:30; Sa,Su 04:30-22:30
Buffalo Wild Wings
Restaurant · Wings · 1.4 mi
22849 Northeast Glisan Street, Wood Village
Mo-Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Su 00:00-01:00,11:00-22:30
Joy Teriyaki
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.3 mi
22741 Northeast Park Lane, Wood Village
Mo-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Stomping Grounds Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.9 mi
21825 Northeast Halsey Street, Fairview
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 07:00-18:00; Su 08:00-17:00
41 more on the map.
History
Members of the Multnomah tribe of Chinookan Indians lived in a village on Sauvie Island by the Columbia River (the future site of Fairview) when the Lewis and Clark Expedition visited the area in 1806. By the 1840s and 1850s, white settlers began hay, grain, and livestock operations in what would become eastern Multnomah County. Railroad tracks extended to the area by the 1890s. As the population grew, it may be assumed that residents began referring to the locale as Fairview because of the pleasing views of the nearby Columbia, the Columbia River Gorge, and Mount Hood, though an alternative testimony explains this name originated from the area's ideal lookout spot for approaching hostile natives. Since another community named Fairview already existed on the Oregon Coast, the community's first post office was named Cleone until the coastal post office closed and the name was transferred to Fairview.
In the mid-1980s, the city attempted to annex a large section of unincorporated territory in eastern Multnomah County. The plan would have created a city of about 120,000 residents, which at the time would have ranked as the second most populous city in Oregon, behind only Portland. In September 1985, the Oregon Supreme Court ruled that the attempt was invalid as state law required two cities to start any attempt at consolidation, and only Fairview had initiated this attempt.
From the History section of Fairview, Oregon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Best Western Plus Cascade Inn Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
23525 Northeast Halsey Street, Troutdale
McMenamins Edgefield
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
2126 Southwest Halsey Street, Troutdale
Churches and places of worship8
Bethel Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Troutdale Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Chosen Church
Church · Neo-Pentecostal · 1.0 mi
1415 Northeast 223rd Avenue, Fairview
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Fairview-Columbia Library
Library · 1.1 mi
1520 Northeast Village Street, Fairview
Healthcare6
Map of Fairview
209 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 51°F | 38°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 40°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 2.9 in |
| Jun | 74°F | 53°F | 2.1 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 57°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 57°F | 0.6 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 52°F | 1.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 42°F | 5.8 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 6.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Portland Troutdale Ap (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Multnomah County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-04-13: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2020-09-15: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds (Fire)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-09-03: Eagle Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2016-02-17: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Portland-Troutdale Airport (TTD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Gresham 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Portland 10 mi west, about 17 min by car
- Vancouver 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Cedar Mill 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Beaverton 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Bethany 19 mi west, about 31 min by car
- Aloha 21 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Canby 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Hillsboro 24 mi west, about 39 min by car
- Cornelius 30 mi west, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fairview lake, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Troutdale Methodist Episcopal Church 2 - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gedamke House - Gresham Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Harlow House - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jacobzimmermanhouse, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HCRH gorge view, Ben Stanfield from Rockville, MD, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hughes House - Gresham Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Roffler House (view from park), Meryl Keeler, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Amundsen House - Gresham Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gresham Carnegie Library - Gresham Oregon, Ian Poellet ( User:Werewombat ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-03-26, Farrell Building, Camas, Washington, James Callan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Multnomah County Poor Farm - Troutdale Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louise Home Albertina Kerr - Gresham Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fairview City Jail - Fairview Oregon, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Blue Lake shoreline, Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oregon (August 20, 2022) - 233, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
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