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Fairview, AL

Town in Cullman County, Alabama.

Population

796

Land area

2sq mi

People per sq mi

406

ZIP codes

0

Fairview and its ZIP codes

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Fairview at a glance

  • Fairview is about 4 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $56,250 a year, 12% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $257,700 (23% above Alabama) and median rent is $689 a month.

Local data for Fairview, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fairview, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$56,250

Poverty rate

22.6%

Median home value

$257,700

Median rent

$689/mo

Homeownership

66.9%

Bachelor's or higher

16.7%

Median age

33.9

Average commute

29.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (144), German Americans (126), Mexican Americans (51).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cullman County. PPP loans are for Fairview.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.1%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,582

31,028 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$53,577

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$609M

FY 2026, $6,934 per person

Cullman County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Fairview, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.5%
  • Carpooled12.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home5.7%

Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fairview, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

1,151

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

77

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 31°F

58.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Fairview, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.0%

U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.2%

U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.5%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

Cities near Fairview

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BaileytonTown4.7 mi5.3
BerlinTown5.7 mi1.5
Holly PondTown6.4 mi3.9
East PointCensus-designated place7.3 mi0.9
EvaTown7.6 mi4.3
JoppaCensus-designated place8.3 mi1.9
CullmanCity9.6 mi22.8
South VinemontTown10 mi0.9
ArabCity12 mi13.3
BlountsvilleTown13 mi5.4
HancevilleCity14 mi4.4
Good HopeCity14 mi7.9
Cherokee RidgeTown14 mi0.9
FalkvilleTown16 mi4.3
Garden CityTown16 mi2.3
West PointTown17 mi3.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fairview, AL in?
Fairview is in Cullman County, Alabama.
What is the population of Fairview, AL?
About 796 people live in Fairview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fairview?
Nearby places include Baileyton (4.7 mi), Berlin (5.7 mi), Holly Pond (6.4 mi), East Point (7.3 mi), Eva (7.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023