Fairview New York Map

About Fairview, New York

Fairview is a locality in Dutchess County, New York, United States. It has a population of approximately 6,213. The population density is 725.5 people per km². Fairview is located at 41.7237°N, 73.9199°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 12601.

Fairview unfolds as a testament to the rolling Hudson Valley, where the land breathes in gentle swells from the river's edge. It lies 1.6 miles north of Poughkeepsie, NY (from Poughkeepsie, NY: bearing 2°T), and is situated 4.3 miles south of Hyde Park. The terrain here is a complex weave of fertile bottomlands and more rugged, wooded hills that climb toward the Taconic range, offering expansive views that can steal your breath. These slopes are often cloaked in a deep, quiet green, a mosaic of deciduous forests that shift from the vibrant hues of spring to the fiery golds and reds of autumn, each season painting Fairview in a new light. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crispness born of the nearby river and the dew-kissed fields, a palpable freshness that invigorates the senses and hints at the enduring agricultural spirit of the place. The history of Fairview is tied to the early settlements that recognized the bounty of this river valley, a place where fertile soil and convenient water access fostered growth. For generations, farming has been the backbone of its economy, with orchards and dairy farms dotting the landscape, their produce finding its way to markets both local and far-flung. While large-scale industry has largely passed Fairview by, a quiet resilience defines its economic character, with small businesses and a strong sense of self-sufficiency prevailing. The nearby waterways, primarily the mighty Hudson, have always been arteries of commerce and connection, shaping the settlement patterns and offering a constant, murmuring presence to the life of Fairview.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Fairview, New York with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fairview and Dutchess County.

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (14427), telephone area code (585, 845), county seat of Dutchess County (Poughkeepsie), and school district assignment (Greenburgh Central School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.