Fairview, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Fairview is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 3,549. Residents earn $89,417 per year, which is 19% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,549 Population 571/sq mi density
$89,417 Median Income $46,142 per capita
$349,700 Home Value $477,142 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,417 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$349,700 home value, $1,156/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $89,417
19% higher than US avg
Home Value $349,700
24% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.2%
10% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,156
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.6%
95% lower than US avg

How Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,549
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,417
Per Capita$46,142
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$21,262M
Commute27 min

Housing

A
Home Value$349,700
Rent$1,156
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$477,142

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation2,272 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.2%
High School+94.3%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute27 min
Libraries12

Is Fairview a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fairview receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fairview stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fairview is $89,417, 19% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fairview is $349,700, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,156 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Fairview has a population of 3,549 with a density of 571 people per square mile. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.4%).

Population

3,549
Total Population
571
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
6.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Fairview vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fairview vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fairview is $89,417, which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Fairview vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$89,417
19% above US avg
Per Capita Income$46,142
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
IRS Avg AGI$86,785

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.6%
95% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,107
County GDP$21,262M

Business (County)

Restaurants971
Healthcare1,283
Retail1,329
Manufacturing331

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,058
45% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.45%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.0 min
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Fairview is $349,700, 24% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,156 (1% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $477,142.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$349,700
24% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$477,142
Median List Price$534,499

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$534,499
$/Sq Ft$326
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops22.2%
Inventory9

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,156
1% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,058
45% above US avg
Effective Rate1.45%
In Fairview, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.0% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fairview vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD5.9%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress17.8%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Checkup Rate77.3%
Premature Death8,557/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access76.3%
Healthcare Facilities1,283

Crime Rates: Fairview vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Safety Score

Fairview has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.0 inches
39% above US avg
Snowfall28.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,272 ft (693 m)
Area6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²)
Population Density571/sq mi
Coordinates35.5225°N, 82.4013°W
County FIPS37021
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 61.7%

Winner: Democrat by 24.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.2%
10% below US avg
High School+94.3%
School Test Score5.46
B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density571/sq mi
Total Area6.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities1,283
Restaurants971
Retail Stores1,329

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.0 min
Work from Home4.0%

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