At a Glance
Median Income
$107,308
$65,033 per capita
Home Value
$544,800
Zillow: $654,545
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
944/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.7%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
10.1% smoking rate
How Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairview a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairview residents earn a median household income of $107,308 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,033. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairview is $544,800 , 93% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $654,545. Median rent is $1,875/month, with 31.9% 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 2006.
Safety & Crime
Fairview reports 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 944/100K.
Education
61.7% of adults in Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairview has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population10,570
Median Age50.1 yrs
Density1,190/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,308
Per Capita$65,033
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
B+
Home Value$544,800
Rent$1,875
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$654,545
Housing Units4,737
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property944/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation540 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.7%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+21.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairview was built in 2006.
33.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.