Living in Fairview, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 2,298 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $92,132 (27% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $439,600.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 2,298
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $92,132State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $439,600State: $288,900
- Homeowners
- 94.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fairview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairview the median home value is $439,600, 32% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,840 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $92,132 and the income per person is $34,778. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,074
- Owner-occupied
- 94.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.5%
- Vacant
- 31.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.11
31.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fairview has many vacation and second homes.
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 2,298
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 30%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 739
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
51.6% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 20.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 2,298 | $92,132 | $439,600 | — |
| Swannanoa | 6,901 | $69,760 | $287,500 | $788 |
| Hoopers Creek | 1,683 | $52,315 | $345,900 | $1,124 |
| Royal Pines | 4,325 | $107,885 | $400,200 | $1,596 |
| Black Mountain | 8,513 | $77,042 | $358,900 | $1,652 |
| Biltmore Forest | 1,587 | $169,167 | $1,333,300 | — |
| Fletcher | 8,098 | $75,272 | $331,100 | $1,484 |
| Edneyville | 2,716 | $53,818 | $286,400 | $836 |
| Fruitland | 2,398 | $48,025 | $133,100 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview, NC?
The median household income in Fairview is $92,132, 27% higher than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $439,600, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
Is Fairview, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the North Carolina median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 37.3 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 22 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Fairview is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview?
51.6% 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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