Texas · Metropolitan Area
Fair Oaks Ranch is a small city in Texas with a population of 10,630. Residents earn $168,309 per year, which is 124% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fair Oaks Ranch receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fair Oaks Ranch offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fair Oaks Ranch is $168,309, which is significantly higher than the national average — 124% above $75,149. This places Fair Oaks Ranch among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Fair Oaks Ranch is $612,700, making it a premium housing market at 117% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Fair Oaks Ranch is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 30 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 417 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
Fair Oaks Ranch is a highly educated community — 68.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Fair Oaks Ranch enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 88.5% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.5% |
| 14% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $168,309 |
| 124% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $84,981 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,203 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $160,820 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.5% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,942 |
| County GDP | $3,532M |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Healthcare | 184 |
| Retail | 175 |
| Manufacturing | 57 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,657 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.90% |
| Commute Time | 33.9 min |
| Work from Home | 32.2% |
| Census Median | $612,700 |
| 117% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $692,298 |
| Median List Price | $758,000 |
| Median List Price | $758,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $228 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.4% |
| Price Drops | 25.5% |
| Inventory | 47 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,657 |
| 233% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.90% |
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.7% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.1% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.0% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 184 |
| Total Violent | 29.8/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 29.8/100K |
| Total Property | 416.8/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 193.5/100K |
| Theft | 223.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.5°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,267 ft (386 m) |
| Area | 12.3 sq mi (31.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7461°N, 98.6381°W |
| County FIPS | 48259 |
Winner: Republican by 55.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 68.0% |
| 102% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 867/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 184 |
| Restaurants | 130 |
| Retail Stores | 175 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 33.9 min |
| Work from Home | 32.2% |