At a Glance
Median Income
$74,388
$37,677 per capita
Home Value
$373,200
Zillow: $495,026
Bachelor's Degree+
49.6%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
12.6% 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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairview residents earn a median household income of $74,388 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,677. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,107 business establishments, including 971 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairview is $373,200 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $495,026. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
49.6% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% above the national average).
98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,327
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density571/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,388
Per Capita$37,677
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$21,262M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
B+
Home Value$373,200
Rent
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$495,026
Housing Units1,039
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,557/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2,272 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.6%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairview was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 971 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.