West Virginia
Fairview is a small town in West Virginia with a population of 253. Residents earn $53,333 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairview receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Fairview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairview is $53,333, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Fairview is $94,600, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $547 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Fairview experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,333 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,146 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,039 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,684 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,724 |
| County GDP | $3,048M |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 151 |
| Retail | 179 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,521 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.66% |
| Commute Time | 46.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $94,600 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $131,735 |
| Census Median Rent | $547 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,521 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.66% |
| Obesity | 42.2% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.2% |
| Asthma | 12.6% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.1% |
| Depression | 31.9% |
| Mental Distress | 23.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,153/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 151 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 995 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5927°N, 80.2468°W |
| County FIPS | 54049 |
Winner: Republican by 31.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 904/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.0% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 151 |
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Retail Stores | 179 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 46.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 69.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |