Living in Fairview, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 3,619 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $98,808 (36% higher than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $382,300, the median rent is $1,141/month.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 3,619
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $98,808State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $382,300State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,141/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 36% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
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 $382,300, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,674 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $98,808 and the income per person is $47,066. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,246
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.98
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 3,619
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 1,213
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
31.4% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 3,619 | $98,808 | $382,300 | $1,141 |
| Unionville | 6,954 | $96,028 | $336,200 | $978 |
| Midland | 4,860 | $101,477 | $369,100 | $1,418 |
| Hemby Bridge | 2,096 | $71,688 | $298,400 | $1,544 |
| Mint Hill | 27,556 | $100,860 | $428,900 | $1,528 |
| Stanfield | 1,522 | $79,250 | $335,800 | $825 |
| Lake Park | 3,431 | $66,411 | $334,500 | $2,040 |
| Stallings | 16,886 | $115,974 | $428,000 | $1,882 |
| Locust | 5,840 | $76,504 | $322,100 | $895 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview, NC?
The median household income in Fairview is $98,808, 36% 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 $382,300, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Fairview?
The median gross rent in Fairview is $1,141 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Fairview, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 36% higher than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 39.7 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 28 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Fairview is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview?
31.4% 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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