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Is Fairview, TN expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,46017% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$98,285about $8,190/month · 13% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$390,20017% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 37.1 minutes each way. Most homes (76.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,400 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Tennessee cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Tennessee. It is number 72 of 114 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fairview
$1,460
$2,096
$1,134
$2,274
$663
$1,353

How much do households earn in Fairview?

Under $25k
11.0%
$25k–50k
17.6%
$50k–100k
45.4%
$100k–150k
15.3%
$150k+
10.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 26.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fairview

SizeFairviewU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,268$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,498$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,631$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Fairview overall?

Everyday prices in Tennessee overall are 8% below the U.S. average (index 91.9, U.S. = 100).

Housing
79
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
72
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fairview, so the Tennessee figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fairview

🏛️ Property tax$1,818a year · 0.47% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$170a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fairview

Commute to work37.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home76.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairview?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,247 a month less.

Renting
$1,460
Owning
$2,707

Owning assumes a typical $390,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,020 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fairview, TN?

Renting in Fairview costs a median of about $1,460 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Tennessee median is $1,279.

How much do I need to make to live in Fairview?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,400 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fairview cheap or expensive?

Fairview is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.8% of the typical household income of $98,285. It ranks 72nd cheapest of 114 Tennessee cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fairview?

The median homeowner in Fairview pays $1,818 a year in property taxes, about 0.47% of the median home value.

Is Fairview more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Tennessee are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Fairview?

The median home value in Fairview is $390,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

10,009 people live in Fairview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.