Living in Fairlea, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairlea · Census data 2020–2024
Fairlea has 1,312 residents with a median age of 56.6. The median household income is $24,411 (59% lower than the West Virginia median), the median rent is $957/month.
Fairlea is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fairlea at a glance
- Population
- 1,312
- Median age
- 56.6State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $24,411State: $59,608
- Median rent
- $957/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Fairlea a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fairlea
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairlea the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $957 per month, which is 44.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Fairlea median household income
The median household income in Fairlea is $24,411 and the income per person is $31,446. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Fairlea: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 864
- Owner-occupied
- 53.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.6%
- Vacant
- 9.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 1.59
Fairlea demographics
- Population
- 1,312
- Median age
- 56.6
- Under 18
- 10.7%
- 65 and older
- 28.3%
- Households
- 785
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 12.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairlea ›
Education in Fairlea
16.3% of adults 25 and older in Fairlea have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairlea
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.2%
Fairlea vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairlea | 1,312 | $24,411 | — | $957 |
| Ronceverte | 1,419 | $41,889 | $130,300 | $858 |
| Lewisburg | 3,835 | $49,560 | $334,900 | $893 |
| White Sulphur Springs | 2,549 | $46,178 | $117,000 | $844 |
| Alderson | 1,383 | $32,212 | $130,400 | — |
| Union | 476 | $35,000 | $154,200 | $615 |
| Rupert | 909 | $28,194 | $104,000 | $634 |
| Callaghan | 198 | $74,271 | $141,700 | $575 |
| Rainelle | 1,458 | $35,625 | $80,800 | $663 |
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What is the median household income in Fairlea, WV?
The median household income in Fairlea is $24,411, 59% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Fairlea?
The median gross rent in Fairlea is $957 per month, about 44.8% of household income.
Is Fairlea, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
What is the median age in Fairlea?
The median age in Fairlea is 56.6 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Fairlea?
The average commute to work in Fairlea is 22 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairlea?
The unemployment rate in Fairlea is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairlea?
16.3% of adults in Fairlea 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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