At a Glance
Median Income
$60,714
$28,270 per capita
Home Value
$171,500
Zillow: $209,742
Median Rent
$847/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
18.6% 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairview residents earn a median household income of $60,714 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,270. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,230 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairview is $171,500 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,742. Median rent is $847/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
15.0% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairview has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,620
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density746/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,714
Per Capita$28,270
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$2,269M
Avg Weekly Wage$864
Housing
A+
Home Value$171,500
Rent$847
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$209,742
Housing Units2,918
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,551/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain56.5 in/yr
Elevation881 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute33 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed212 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairview was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 212 Mbps.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.