The Town FilesFairview Shores, Florida
Community in Orange County · population 10,722 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $354,000
- Household income
- $62,414
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 51
- Median age
- 37.4
Fairview Shores is a community of 10,722 people in Orange County, Florida. The median home is worth $354,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 93% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 92% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Florida towns.
How Fairview Shores ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairview Shores is worth $354,000, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.7 times the median household income of $62,414, which is more affordable than 22% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,296 a month. 50.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairview Shores | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $354,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,296 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $62,414 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.7× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 50.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in Fairview Shores
| People | Fairview Shores | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.2% | — |
| Work from home | 14.5% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 92.4% |
Weather in Fairview Shores
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 51.8°F. About 51.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 111 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairview Shores since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 23, 1998 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 12. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 16 deaths and 185 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 115 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 25, 1992.
Severe weather in Orange County since 1996
Orange County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | DR-4734: Hurricane Idalia |
Jobs and pay in Orange County
Orange County had 949,918 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,805 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Fairview Shores itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Towns near Fairview Shores
- Maitland, FL2.5 mi · 19,543 people · home $523,200
- Lockhart, FL2.9 mi · 14,058 people · home $264,800
- Winter Park, FL3.2 mi · 29,795 people · home $731,400
- Altamonte Springs, FL4.2 mi · 46,231 people · home $293,000
- Pine Hills, FL4.5 mi · 66,111 people · home $253,300
- Fern Park, FL4.6 mi · 8,205 people · home $346,900
- Forest City, FL5.1 mi · 14,623 people · home $369,900
- Orlovista, FL5.6 mi · 6,806 people · home $198,800
Fairview Shores questions
Is Fairview Shores, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairview Shores scores better for retirees than 25% of Florida towns and quieter than 32%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Fairview Shores?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairview Shores is valued at $354,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,414, so homes cost about 5.7 times income. Median rent is $1,296 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairview Shores?
July highs average 91.9°F and January lows 51.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Fairview Shores get tornadoes?
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairview Shores since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 23, 1998. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)