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Fairview Crossroads, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
523 Population 92/sq mi density
$45,994 Median Income $19,830 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $150,387 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
144 Violent Crime/100K 3,597 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,994 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
144 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairview Crossroads, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,994
39% below
$19,830 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
66% below
Zillow: $150,387
Violent Crime
144/100K
62% below
3,597/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Fairview Crossroads Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairview Crossroads's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
22%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
281%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairview Crossroads a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairview Crossroads residents earn a median household income of $45,994 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,830. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairview Crossroads is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,387. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Safety & Crime

Fairview Crossroads reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,597/100K.

Education

11.5% of adults in Fairview Crossroads hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairview Crossroads has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population523
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female30% / 70%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,994
Per Capita$19,830
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$19,752M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$150,387
Housing Units362
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent144/100K
Property3,597/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,865/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain52.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation458 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute36 min
Broadband81.7%
Internet Speed203 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairview Crossroads was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Aiken Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 203 Mbps.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 41 fatal vehicle crashes.