At a Glance
Median Income
$46,750
$28,320 per capita
Home Value
$215,400
Zillow: $251,123
Median Rent
$755/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
78.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
19.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
15.0% smoking rate
How Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairview a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairview residents earn a median household income of $46,750 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,320. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,308 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairview is $215,400 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,123. Median rent is $755/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
16.7% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
78.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairview has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population681
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,750
Per Capita$28,320
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty19.5%
County GDP$4,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$996
Housing
A
Home Value$215,400
Rent$755
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$251,123
Housing Units228
Rent Burden38.0%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,853/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation945 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+78.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 90% / D 9%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairview was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Huntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.