The Town FilesFairview Crossroads, South Carolina
Community in Lexington County · population 540 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $160,100
- Household income
- $54,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 43.3
Fairview Crossroads is a community of 540 people in Lexington County, South Carolina. The median home is worth $160,100, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 88% of South Carolina towns, better for families than 81% of South Carolina towns, quieter than 76% of South Carolina towns.
How Fairview Crossroads ranks
Percentile among South Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of South Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairview Crossroads is worth $160,100, below the typical South Carolina town ($183,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $54,000, which is more affordable than 69% of South Carolina towns. 96.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairview Crossroads | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,100 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | — | $937 |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $53,875 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 96.3% | 68.0% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 35.9% | — |
Who lives in Fairview Crossroads
| People | Fairview Crossroads | Typical South Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3 | 40.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.8% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.5% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 17.8% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 20.8% | 6.8% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 25.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.9% | 87.8% |
Weather in Fairview Crossroads
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 34.2°F. About 52.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical South Carolina town: 0.8 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairview Crossroads since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical South Carolina town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 5, 2022 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 4, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 2005.
Severe weather in Lexington County since 1996
Lexington County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Lexington County
Lexington County had 132,596 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,005 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Fairview Crossroads itself the ACS puts it at 21.3%.
Towns near Fairview Crossroads
- Pelion, SC6.4 mi · 631 people · home $156,700
- Wagener, SC7.7 mi · 631 people · home $156,300
- Gilbert, SC11.3 mi · 571 people · home $232,700
- White Knoll, SC11.4 mi · 7,858 people · home $249,400
- Edmund, SC11.9 mi · 969 people · home $164,100
- Red Bank, SC13.6 mi · 10,924 people · home $189,000
- Batesburg-Leesville, SC14.2 mi · 5,270 people · home $135,100
- Swansea, SC14.7 mi · 722 people · home $129,200
Fairview Crossroads questions
Is Fairview Crossroads, South Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairview Crossroads scores better for retirees than 28% of South Carolina towns and quieter than 76%. 26.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.3).
How much does a house cost in Fairview Crossroads?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairview Crossroads is valued at $160,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,000, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Fairview Crossroads?
July highs average 93.3°F and January lows 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.0 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Fairview Crossroads get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairview Crossroads since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 5, 2022. The typical South Carolina town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)