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Fairview

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Total population

2,298

Median home value

$439,600

51.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$92,132

Fairview$92k
National$74k
Weather85°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Coordinates35.52°, -82.40°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Within North Carolina, United States, Fairview stands as a census-designated community. Fairview maps to 35.523°, -82.401° — squarely within the warm temperate belt. The population stands at approximately 2,298. At 143 people per km², the census-designated community shows loosely populated. It covers about 16.1 km² of land area. The latitude suggests warm summers and cool winters. Climate records indicate average highs near 65.9°F and lows near 48.8°F and about 48.7 in of annual precipitation (a wet total). Open solar datasets indicate about 1,601 kWh/m² of solar irradiance per year, combined with sunshine for roughly 63% of daylight hours. Detailed open-data panels follow, covering demographics, climate, geography, wildlife and nearby settlements.

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History & geography

Demographics & economy

Median age
37.3
Median home value
$439,600
Housing units
1,074
Poverty rate
25.2%
Unemployment
5.7%

Race & ethnicity

White
89.4%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
0%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
35.5225
Longitude
-82.4013
Water area
—
View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Avg high
65.9°F
Avg low
48.8°F
Annual precipitation
48.7 in

10-year averages from ERA5 reanalysis (Open-Meteo).

Current forecast

This Afternoon
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tonight
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday
80°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
60°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
Wednesday
67°F
Light Rain
Wednesday Night
54°F
Light Rain Likely

Forecast for Fairview, NC from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
30.8%
Diabetes
8.6%
Adult obesity
33.1%
Binge drinking
17.9%
Adult smoking
12.6%
No leisure activity
20.5%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total
26
Elementary
11
Middle
6
High
8
Other
1

Largest nearby schools

  • Roberson High
    High · Asheville · 1,491 students · 15.7:1 ratio
  • Asheville High
    High · Asheville · 1,166 students · 14.2:1 ratio
  • Reynolds High
    High · Asheville · 1,133 students · 16.4:1 ratio
  • Estes Elementary
    Elementary · Asheville · 732 students · 13.8:1 ratio
  • Owen High
    High · Black Mountain · 689 students · 15:1 ratio
  • Fairview Elementary
    Elementary · Fairview · 659 students · 15.3:1 ratio
  • Koontz Intermediate
    Middle · Asheville · 650 students · 15.1:1 ratio
  • Valley Springs Middle
    Middle · Arden · 634 students · 12.4:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

B
Bosco Lowe
American racing driver
F
Freda Hyams Nicholson
Educator, Museum Director, 1994 winner of the North Carolina Award for Public Service
W
William Porter
soldier of 1st North Carolina Infantry Regiment

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

Nearby places in North Carolina

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.39
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,601

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

Nearby airports

Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
18
Avg daily Wikipedia views
1
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Fairview

The John L. Cameron Sunday School Class, Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, Fairview and Stone Street, Raleigh, North Carolina (1950-1984)
The John L. Cameron Sunday School Class, Hayes Barton United Methodist Church, Fairview and Stone Street, Raleigh, North Carolina (1950-1984)
Grady Lee Ernest Carroll · 1984
Aircraft accident report
Aircraft accident report
United States. National Transportation Safety Board. · 1975
The Smart growth tool kit
The Smart growth tool kit
Urban Land Institute · 2000
The families which built White Cross, N.C. and Antioch Baptist Church
The families which built White Cross, N.C. and Antioch Baptist Church
Duncan MacCalman

Search results from Open Library.

Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Nearest stream gauge

Site
SWANNANOA RIVER AT BILTMORE, NC
Distance
8.7 mi
Streamflow
33.6 cfs
Gage height
1.27 ft

Live readings from USGS NWIS · measured 2026-09-17 04:00 UTC.

Events

Gallery

Sources

  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • Open-Meteo (ERA5 reanalysis)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS NWIS (water data)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library