Population 12,860 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairview
Household size in Fairview
| Period | Fairview | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.63 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.01 | 2.64 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.56 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.01 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Fairview average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.69, even as the national average fell. Of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have larger households.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 36.6 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.9 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.8 | 37.9 | 39.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 38.0 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +1.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Fairview is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.2, mirroring the country. Only 17 of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 12.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Fairview as they are nationally: 10.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 31.5% | 30.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 34.2% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 34.2% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 34.8% | 33.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.1% 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. Just over a third of owners (35.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 9.1% | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 8.5% | 11.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 4.1% of homes in Fairview are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.6 points, in line with the national trend. Only seven of the 202 Tennessee cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1988 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1992 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Fairview has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Nashville area. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $702 | $905 | $761 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $880 | $986 | $837 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,256 | $1,212 | $961 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,440 | $1,653 | $1,286 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$738 | +$749 | +$526 | +$606 |
The median renter in Fairview pays $1,440 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $738 a month from 2006–10, a 105% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 28.4% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the north.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 30.1% | 23.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 32.0% | 25.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 36.3% | 27.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 41.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +10.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Fairview than nationally: 32.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 12.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the center.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 86.5% | 83.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.9% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.4% | 90.0% | 87.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.1% | 91.7% | 89.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Fairview is above the national rate: 93.1% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The Nashville area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma is up 5.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 | Nashville area | Tennessee | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.8% | 9.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.8% | 3.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fairview has been strong: just 2.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.85 | 36.8 | 10.8% | 23.1% | 4.1% | 1995 | $1,440 | 32.0% | 93.1% | 2.8% |
| Kingfield | 2.60 | 52.9 | 3.2% | 14.0% | 10.4% | 1990 | $1,603 | 37.5% | 89.7% | 4.5% |
| Spencers Mill | 2.51 | 44.6 | 11.0% | 14.1% | 11.2% | 1993 | $1,374 | 29.8% | 91.7% | 0.1% |
| Craigfield | 2.63 | 49.0 | 5.7% | 8.5% | 14.4% | 1994 | $1,631 | 36.5% | 92.5% | 2.5% |
| Craggie Hope | 2.54 | 43.0 | 10.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 1992 | $962 | 22.9% | 93.4% | 2.5% |
| Kingston Springs | 2.50 | 43.3 | 13.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% | 1990 | $1,339 | 32.4% | 95.8% | 3.4% |
| Bingham | 2.60 | 55.4 | 1.7% | 9.7% | 8.6% | 1980 | $2,082 | 52.6% | 96.6% | 3.5% |
| East Side | 2.29 | 48.5 | 11.5% | 3.5% | 13.5% | 1991 | $1,213 | 34.1% | 92.0% | 0.5% |
| Bon Aqua | 2.65 | 42.9 | 15.7% | 12.0% | 8.9% | 1991 | $902 | 19.6% | 84.9% | 1.6% |
| Leipers Fork | 2.63 | 51.7 | 4.5% | 10.3% | 10.0% | 1990 | $1,738 | 39.1% | 92.6% | 4.1% |
| Burns | 2.69 | 41.7 | 6.4% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 1996 | $1,064 | 34.3% | 94.6% | 4.0% |
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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