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A town of 267. Public schools that outperform most of West Virginia.
Population
267
residents
Typical home
$141K
+2.7% in a year
Household income
$56K
median
Median age
58.1
years
Jobs based here
69
A commuter town
What makes Fairview stand out
The 2 things Fairview does most differently from other towns.
Small town
267 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Fairview’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fairview. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Fairview’s public schools outperform 84% of West Virginia districts
The public schools Fairview’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 84% of West Virginia’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Elementary School | PK–3 | 131 | C+ |
| Fairview Middle School | 4–8 | 154 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WV on state tests and graduationAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
88risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
7
paid flood claims since 1980
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Fairview
Most working residents leave Fairview for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Fairmont (23%), Morgantown (10%) and Bridgeport (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Fairview0%
Fairmont23%
Morgantown10%
Bridgeport4%
Rivesville2%
16 mi
median commute distance
69
jobs based in Fairview
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Fairview home is worth about $141K
The typical Fairview home is worth about $141,000, up 2.7% in a year, 22% below the West Virginia typical home.
$141KZillow home value
Typical home value
Fairview$141K
West Virginia$180K
+2.7%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Fairview has chilly winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 24 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring39–63°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–65°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Fairview is
Fairview beats the West Virginia average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. West Virginia
1 better31 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Fairview | WV |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 9.1% | 11% |
Mon Health Marion
11.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Fairview for work
Where Fairview’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
69jobs based in Fairview
0%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Fairview
Town in West Virginia, United States
Fairview is a town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 374 at the 2020 census. The town took its name from the old Fairview Inn near the original town site.
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- Population
- 373
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,001 ft
- ZIP code
- 26570