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Fairview, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Buncombe County County
Fairview, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Fairview a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairview residents earn a median household income of $89,417 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,142. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 $349,700 , 24% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $477,142. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 31.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Fairview reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,696/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 94.3% 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.