Fairview Virginia Map

About Fairview, Virginia

Fairview is a locality in Roanoke (city), Virginia, United States. Fairview is located at 37.2921°N, 79.9895°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 23924.

Fairview unfolds across rolling terrain, a quiet expanse where the Blue Ridge Mountains begin to yield to gentler slopes. It lies 3.0 miles west-north-west of Roanoke, VA (from Roanoke, VA: bearing 299°T), and is situated 4.6 miles north-north-east of Cave Spring. The land here is a tapestry of verdant pastures and wooded hillsides, the trees a deep, almost bruised green in the summer sun, softening to amber and crimson as autumn approaches. Roads wind like lazy creeks, tracing the contours of the land, and the air often carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that deepens with the approaching twilight. Farmhouses, weathered and sturdy, dot the landscape, their white paint faded to the color of old bone, hinting at generations of quiet endurance. The sky above Fairview frequently stretches wide, a canvas for dramatic cloud formations and the slow, deliberate passage of hawks circling on invisible currents. The economic pulse of Fairview has long been tied to the land, its history marked by the steady work of agriculture and, in years past, the lumber industry that harvested the rich forests. Though the days of large-scale timber operations have largely receded, a spirit of self-sufficiency and connection to the earth persists, evident in the small farms and roadside stands that still offer the bounty of the season. The echoes of earlier times can be felt in the architecture, a blend of practical design and enduring craftsmanship that speaks of a community built on hard work and resilience. While not a bustling hub, Fairview maintains a distinctive character, a place where the pace of life allows for thoughtful observation and a genuine appreciation for the surrounding natural beauty.

About This Fairview Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairview, Virginia — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.29208, -79.989483. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fairview and Roanoke (city).

Detailed location data for Fairview includes the ZIP code (24244), telephone area code (276), county seat of Roanoke (city), and school district assignment (Mecklenburg County Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fairview is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.