What are the schools like in Fairview, AL?

School district data for Fairview is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fairview?

The median household income in Fairview, AL is $42,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.4%.

What is the weather like in Fairview, AL?

Fairview has an average high temperature of 51.1°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

Fairview, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fairview, AL affordable or expensive?

Fairview's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairview is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $204,400 and the median rent is $692 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairview, AL?

Fairview has a violent crime rate of 164.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1531.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairview, AL a Good Place to Live?

Fairview is a small town of 681 in Alabama, with a median household income of $42,500 and a 11.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Fairview stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fairview is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairview city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.0

Fairview's overall cost of living index is 91.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairview costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fairview, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$204,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$692	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Fairview's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents — 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

164.7 /100k

Property Crime

1531.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Fairview, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairview sees average highs of 51.1°F in January and 87.9°F in July, with 58.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairview, AL
Average High — January	51.1°F
Average High — July	87.9°F
Annual Precipitation	58.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Fairview, AL	National Avg
Population	681	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.8%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	24.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Baileyton, AL 4 mi Berlin, AL 6 mi Holly Pond, AL 7 mi Eva, AL 7 mi East Point, AL 8 mi

Fairview vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairview, AL affordable or expensive?

Fairview's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fairview roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $204,400 and median rent is $692/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairview, AL?

Fairview's violent crime rate is 164.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1531.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairview?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fairview, AL a good place to live?

Fairview, AL has a population of 681, a median household income of $42,500, and an unemployment rate of 11.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fairview?

Fairview averages 51.1°F in January and 87.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.9 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Fairview?

The population of Fairview, Alabama is 681 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairview?

Key numbers for living in Fairview: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $204,400, median household income $42,500, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairview side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.