Population 8,244 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairview
Household size in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Fairview average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in North Carolina as a whole, where it has 2.52 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.50, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.8, Fairview is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.6, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Fairview than nationally: 10.3%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fairview
Renters in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.8% of households in Fairview rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 40.6% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.0% of the housing in Fairview, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 15.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Fairview has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $881 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $819 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $809 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,241 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$360 | +$528 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fairview pays $1,241 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $360 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fairview
Bachelor's degrees in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.3% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.7% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.8% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.8 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Fairview: 50.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 17.8 points, mirroring the country. Only 29 of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.9% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.2% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.3% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fairview: 97.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 7.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 12 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.9% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fairview has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fairview compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 2.68 | 47.8 | 10.3% | 15.8% | 24.0% | 1996 | $1,241 | 50.2% | 97.3% | 2.0% |
| Gerton | 2.22 | 54.7 | 6.3% | 24.7% | 44.3% | 1993 | $604 | 39.9% | 88.8% | 4.8% |
| Swannanoa | 3.07 | 43.2 | 9.0% | 24.4% | 20.0% | 1986 | $936 | 36.8% | 85.9% | 5.2% |
| Black Mountain | 2.48 | 52.9 | 4.9% | 26.4% | 32.8% | 1984 | $1,352 | 53.2% | 91.6% | 3.7% |
| Fletcher | 2.60 | 44.0 | 10.8% | 19.7% | 12.6% | 1999 | $1,343 | 42.8% | 93.1% | 2.7% |
| Biltmore Forest | 2.70 | 50.5 | 2.2% | 5.8% | 24.4% | 1960 | $1,564 | 87.2% | 98.2% | 2.7% |
| Hoopers Creek | 2.33 | 45.1 | 7.3% | 19.2% | 12.5% | 1994 | $1,036 | 25.2% | 90.0% | 3.3% |
| Ridgecrest | 2.15 | 39.0 | 5.6% | 29.2% | 45.8% | 1981 | $1,156 | 48.2% | 91.2% | 11.9% |
| Oak Forest | 2.69 | 50.2 | 3.8% | 35.9% | 24.8% | 2003 | $1,959 | 82.3% | 98.4% | 6.0% |
| Summerhaven | 3.49 | 38.5 | 7.3% | 18.7% | 21.4% | 1985 | $767 | 39.2% | 76.0% | 9.6% |
| Arden | 2.79 | 40.6 | 12.0% | 42.0% | 26.0% | 1998 | $1,349 | 39.3% | 91.0% | 5.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fairview. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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