Living in Fairview, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairview · Census data 2020–2024
Fairview has 10,783 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $109,347 (39% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $597,300, the median rent is $1,947/month.
Fairview at a glance
- Population
- 10,783
- Median age
- 49.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $109,347State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $597,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,947/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Fairview a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 110% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fairview
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairview the median home value is $597,300, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,947 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,220 a month in housing costs.
Fairview median household income
The median household income in Fairview is $109,347 and the income per person is $62,345. 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Fairview: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,552
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 2.56
Fairview demographics
- Population
- 10,783
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 30.1%
- Households
- 4,211
- Foreign-born
- 8.4%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairview ›
Education in Fairview
59.4% of adults 25 and older in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairview
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 35.3%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Fairview vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview | 10,783 | $109,347 | $597,300 | $1,947 |
| Lucas | 8,351 | $221,364 | $941,900 | — |
| Allen | 110,265 | $130,901 | $464,100 | $1,932 |
| Lowry Crossing | 1,433 | $116,875 | $396,900 | $1,208 |
| McKinney | 210,600 | $124,215 | $471,800 | $1,901 |
| Parker | 5,999 | $229,080 | $859,600 | — |
| Seis Lagos | 1,391 | $248,854 | $753,600 | — |
| New Hope | 680 | $64,306 | $422,800 | $1,827 |
| Princeton | 25,229 | $105,200 | $331,000 | $2,239 |
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What is the median household income in Fairview, TX?
The median household income in Fairview is $109,347, 39% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairview?
The median home value in Fairview is $597,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Fairview?
The median gross rent in Fairview is $1,947 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Fairview, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 110% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.8%.
What is the median age in Fairview?
The median age in Fairview is 49.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Fairview?
The average commute to work in Fairview is 34 minutes; 35.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairview?
The unemployment rate in Fairview is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairview?
59.4% of adults in Fairview have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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