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Fairview, NC
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Living in Fairview



Fairview is a very small town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 2,771 people and two associated neighborhoods, Fairview is the 262nd largest community in North Carolina.

Fairview home prices are not only among the most expensive in North Carolina, but Fairview real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

Fairview is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Fairview’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Being a small town, Fairview does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

Fairview is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 48.58% of adults in Fairview have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Fairview in 2018 was $38,848, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $155,392 for a family of four.

The people who call Fairview home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Fairview residents report their race to be White. Important ancestries of people in Fairview include English, German, Irish, Swedish, and Scots-Irish.

The most common language spoken in Fairview is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.


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