How are homes heated in Fairview (Westchester County), NY?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fairview (Westchester County), used by 49.5% (±14.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
7.9% heat with electricity.
39.2% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.
Figures last updated on .
- Utility gas
- 49.5% (±14.9 points)
- Electricity
- 7.9%
- Fuel oil, kerosene
- 39.2%
Heating fuel in Fairview (Westchester County)
| Fuel used most | Fairview (Westchester County) | Westchester County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.5% (±14.9 points) | 52.0% | 59.1% | 46.5% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 39.2% (±16.5 points) | 28.0% | 16.1% | 3.9% |
| Electricity | 7.9% (±6.3 points) | 14.4% | 15.4% | 41.3% |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane) | 2.8% (±3.6 points) | 3.1% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Wood | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Solar energy | 0.7% (±1.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.
In Fairview (Westchester County), the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Westchester County (28.0%).
It is also higher than in New York (16.1%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).
In Fairview (Westchester County), the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Westchester County (14.4%).
It is also lower than in New York (15.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).
Homes heated by electricity in places near Fairview (Westchester County)
| Place | Distance | Homes heated by electricity | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview (Westchester County) | — | 7.9% (±6.3 points) | — |
| Village of Elmsford | 1.2 mi | 20.7% (±7.7 points) | Higher |
| Hartsdale | 2.0 mi | 4.9% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Valhalla | 2.5 mi | 2.3% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| White Plains | 2.7 mi | 16.6% (±1.8 points) | Higher |
| Village of Ardsley | 3.1 mi | 8.7% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Greenville | 3.4 mi | 22.9% (±6.3 points) | Higher |
| Town of Scarsdale | 3.6 mi | 7.7% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Scarsdale | 3.6 mi | 7.7% (±1.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Village of Elmsford, NY (20.7%), White Plains, NY (16.6%), Greenville, NY (22.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes heated by fuel oil across Westchester County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes heated by fuel oil |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Crompond | 50.7% (±16.1 points) |
| 12 | Hawthorne | 48.5% (±8.5 points) |
| 13 | Armonk | 47.9% (±9.3 points) |
| 14 | Bedford Hills | 47.6% (±13.1 points) |
| 15 | Thornwood | 46.1% (±9.6 points) |
| 16 | Shrub Oak | 41.2% (±16.3 points) |
| 17 | Fairview (Westchester County) | 39.2% (±16.5 points) |
| 18 | Valhalla | 25.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 19 | Greenville | 23.4% (±5.9 points) |
| 20 | Hartsdale | 22.7% (±6.7 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Chappaqua | 16.5% (±9.3 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Crugers | 16.5% (±10.3 points) |
| 23 | Eastchester (community) | 16.1% (±3.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Westchester County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairview (Westchester County) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside the Town of Greenburgh, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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What is the most common way to heat a home in Fairview (Westchester County)?
Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fairview (Westchester County), used by 49.5% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes in Fairview (Westchester County) heat with oil?
39.2% (±16.5 points) of occupied homes in Fairview (Westchester County) use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.
How many homes in Fairview (Westchester County) have electric heat?
7.9% (±6.3 points) of occupied homes in Fairview (Westchester County) heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fairview CDP (Westchester County), New York (place:25120, in state:36).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM
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