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Fairlea, WV
Census-designated place in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
Population
1,312
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
351
ZIP codes
0
Fairlea and its ZIP codes
Fairlea at a glance
- Fairlea is about 4.7 times as dense as West Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $24,411 a year, 59% less than the West Virginia figure of $59,608.
- Median rent is $957 a month.
Local data for Fairlea, WV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairlea, WV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$24,411
Poverty rate
27.6%
Median rent
$957/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
56.6
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (118), German Americans (110), Italian Americans (86).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greenbrier County. PPP loans are for Fairlea.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,917
12,265 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,940
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$274M
FY 2026, $8,300 per person
How people get to work
Fairlea, WV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled21.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairlea, WV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
559
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
256
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 20°F
41.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairlea, WV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Fairlea
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RonceverteCity | 1.7 mi | 1.7 |
| LewisburgCity | 3.4 mi | 3.8 |
| White Sulphur SpringsCity | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| AldersonTown | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| UnionTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Falling SpringTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| RupertTown | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| Callaghan, VACensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| RainelleTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Meadow BridgeTown | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| QuinwoodTown | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| HintonCity | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| Covington, VACity | 26 mi | 5.5 |
| Mallow, VACensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| New Castle, VATown | 27 mi | 0.2 |
| HillsboroTown | 29 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairlea, WV in?
- Fairlea is in Greenbrier County, West Virginia.
- What is the population of Fairlea, WV?
- About 1,312 people live in Fairlea, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairlea?
- Nearby places include Ronceverte (1.7 mi), Lewisburg (3.4 mi), White Sulphur Springs (9.1 mi), Alderson (11 mi), Union (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023