Living in Fairview, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 796 residents with a median age of 33.9. The median household income is $56,250 (12% lower than the Alabama median), the median home value is $257,700, the median rent is $689/month.
Fairview is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 796
- Median age
- 33.9State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $257,700State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $689/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Alabama median; home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fairview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairview the median home value is $257,700, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $689 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,439 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $56,250 and the income per person is $28,972. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 265
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 1.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 3.06
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 796
- Median age
- 33.9
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 260
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 9.9%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 796 | $56,250 | $257,700 | $689 |
| Baileyton | 1,039 | $63,143 | $89,800 | $879 |
| Berlin | 887 | $70,982 | $146,600 | $1,574 |
| Holly Pond | 782 | $42,333 | $200,000 | $740 |
| Eva | 845 | $115,455 | $246,500 | $633 |
| East Point | 293 | $160,531 | $230,600 | — |
| Cullman | 19,319 | $61,224 | $238,900 | $925 |
| South Vinemont | 693 | $50,795 | $170,000 | $810 |
| Arab | 8,679 | $64,333 | $215,200 | $718 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview, AL?
The median household income in Fairview is $56,250, 12% lower than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairview?
The median home value in Fairview is $257,700, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Fairview?
The median gross rent in Fairview is $689 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Fairview, AL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Alabama median; home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.9%; a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 33.9 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 29 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Fairview is 9.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview?
16.7% of adults in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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