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Fairview, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
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
31.5% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
37
Violent Crime/100K
1,696 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
37 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 28.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,272 ft (693 m) |
| Area | 6.2 sq mi (16.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 571/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5225°N, 82.4013°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Buncombe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0440 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.7").