Fairview offers small-town living in rural Oklahoma
Located south of the Cimarron River, Fairview offers residents a small downtown with plenty of single-family homes and access to outdoor attractions. This community of over 2,700 acts as the seat of Major County, with oil and gas industry acting as a major employer, with agriculture also present. However, citizens do need to commute to access more shopping and job centers. “It's just a smaller town,” says Tammy Mitch, an associate with Re/Max Premier Realtors who sells in the area. “There’s no Walmart; it's not that big of a town, so it’s a very family-oriented town. Many people stick around. They might leave, but they usually come back.”
A mix of single-family home styles at a lower median
The community's homes are primarily ranch-styles, bungalows and New Traditionals. The median home price is $114,000, far lower than the national median. Prices can typically run between $70,000 and $450,000, depending on age, condition and location. Land is also available, and HOAs are few. Mitch says the area has a stock of older homes and new builds are uncommon.
Fairview’s homes are typically on gridded streets with smaller lots and oak and mesquite trees accenting lawns. Properties with more acreage are on the outskirts of the city. “It’s a small community, it's tight-knit, everybody kind of keeps out for everybody,” says Mitch. “I raised my kids there and I loved that.”
Fairview Public Schools serve students
Students can attend Fairview Public Schools, rated B-plus on Niche. Pupils can start at Cornelsen Elementary, graded B-plus, then continue onto Chamberlain Middle School, which earns an A-minus. Fairview High School has a B and multiple athletic programs.
City and state parks, golf and winery form outdoor fun
Fairview City Park features a playground, baseball diamonds and a pool. Bicentennial Park offers a multipurpose field and basketball hoops. Gloss Mountain State Park, northwest of downtown, has trails and picnic areas. Canton Lake, located to the south, has multiple fishing, boating and hunting locations. The Legacy Golf Course, open to the public, contains a 9-hole, 3,100-yard layout.
The Royal Theatre in downtown, over 100 years old, primarily shows films. Plymouth Valley Cellars offers wine tastings and cottages in which to stay. The Major County Free Fair, held every September. It features poultry and livestock shows, horticulture exhibits and food vendors.
Dining on Main Street with big-box shopping in Enid
Restaurants are primarily located along Main Street and feature a mix of chain and local spots. Kitchen Cafe serves lunch and dinner options buffet style. El Maya Mexican Cuisine has classics from South of the Border and lunch specials. Brawley’s Backyard Grill offers desserts and burgers.
Downtown has several boutiques, and a farmers' market is held at Fairview Farm and Ranch. The community also has convenience and dollar stores. More big-box and grocery stores are 40 miles northeast in Enid.
Highway connections but the airport is further away
The community does not have any transit connections and is car-dependent. Highway 58 connects south to Canton, while U.S. Highway 412, north of Fairview, leads to Enid. Will Rogers International Airport is over 100 miles southeast. Fairview Regional Medical Center on East State Road offers multiple services, including surgery and radiology.
Weather risks in Fairview and crime in Major County
Maps show the city is at risk of flooding, especially near local creeks. Tornadoes and severe weather are also factors. According to the latest statistics from the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, crimes against people and property have decreased in Major County.
