At a Glance
Median Income
$66,042
$40,864 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
Zillow: $383,175
Median Rent
$998/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
13.2% smoking rate
How Fairchilds Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairchilds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairchilds a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairchilds residents earn a median household income of $66,042 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,864. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairchilds is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $383,175. Median rent is $998/month, with 22.7% 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 1993.
Education
19.1% of adults in Fairchilds hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairchilds has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population763
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.0%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,042
Per Capita$40,864
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,800
Rent$998
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$383,175
Housing Units349
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation79 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairchilds was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
11.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.