Fairview is a small town of 9,519 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $82,344
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fairview stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 97.4
Fairview's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fairview costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fairview, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$315,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,150
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,344
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fairview's violent crime rate is 123.9 per 100,000 residents
— 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
123.9 /100k
Property Crime
466.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fairview is served primarily by Williamson County.
Metric
Fairview, TN
National Avg
School District
Williamson County
—
Elementary Schools
30
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
11
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fairview sees average highs of 46.5°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 57.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Fairview's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fairview roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $315,700 and median rent is $1,150/month.
Fairview's violent crime rate is 123.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 466.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fairview are operated by Williamson County.
The district has 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 11 high schools.
35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fairview, TN has a population of 9,519, a median household income of $82,344, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fairview averages 46.5°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.0 inches
with about 1.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fairview, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37062.
The population of Fairview, Tennessee is 9,519 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fairview: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $315,700, median household income $82,344, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.
