Fairlea, WV is a small town located in Greenbrier County. According to the BestPlaces rankings, Fairlea has an overall score of 63 out of 100. This score is based on factors such as cost of living, crime rate, education and employment opportunities. The area has a population of about 1,400 people with a median home value just under $90,000. The town has a low crime rate with only 0.48 crimes per 1,000 residents reported - one of the lowest rates in the state. Education in Fairlea is also ranked highly with students consistently performing better than the state average on standardized tests. Employment opportunities within a 20 mile radius are not abundant but there are several large employers close by including New River Community and Technical College and West Virginia State University Research Farm. All these attributes make Fairlea an attractive place to live for those looking for a quiet rural lifestyle.
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