At a Glance
Median Income
$42,524
$20,834 per capita
Home Value
$88,900
Zillow: $160,158
Median Rent
$645/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
106/100K
106/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
60.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Fabens Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fabens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fabens a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fabens residents earn a median household income of $42,524 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,834. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,825 business establishments, including 1,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fabens is $88,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,158. Median rent is $645/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Fabens reports 106 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 106/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Fabens hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
60.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fabens has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,704
Median Age45.3 yrs
Density1,086/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,524
Per Capita$20,834
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$53,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,900
Rent$645
Ownership77.5%
Zillow$160,158
Housing Units2,213
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
F
Violent106/100K
Property106/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain8.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation3,659 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+60.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Fabens was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is El Paso International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 1,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 83 fatal vehicle crashes.
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