Fate, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

4.6 Excellent / 5.0
20,757 Population
$129,500 Median Income
$361,100 Home Value
$2,528 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
31.8 yrs Median Age
41.1% Bachelor's Degree+
4.6
Overall
4.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
4.3
Education

People

Population20,757
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,706/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 56.9%

Economy

4.6/5
Median Income$129,500
Per Capita Income$40,224
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty Rate2.7%
County GDP$7,866M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$361,100
Zillow Value$359,885
Median Rent$2,528
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Depression22.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul47° / 85°
Rain38 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

4.3/5
Bachelor's+41.1%
High School+92.7%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute35 min
Work From Home17.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Fate Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$129,500
Home Value$361,100
Median Rent$2,528
Poverty Rate2.7%
Bachelor's Degree+41.1%
Unemployment4.7%
Avg Temperature66.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population20,757
Population Density1,706 per sq mi
Median Age31.8 years
Male51.0%
Female49.0%
Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56.9% Black 11.6% Hispanic 1.4% Other 30.1%
White56.9%
Black or African American11.6%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races30.1%

Language

English Only80.1%
Spanish Speakers19.9%
English 80.1% Spanish 19.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability5.7%
Health Insurance91.6%

Income

72% above avg
Median Household Income$129,500
Per Capita Income$40,224
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,095
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$129,850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate4.7%
Poverty Rate2.7%
Total Establishments (County)3,378
County GDP$7,866M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation261
Healthcare Facilities369
Retail Stores308
Manufacturing76
Total Establishments3,378

Industry Mix

Restaurants 261 Healthcare 369 Retail 308 Manufacturing 76

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$129,850
Avg Property Tax Paid$9,177

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time35.4 min
Work From Home17.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

28% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$361,100
Zillow Home Value Index$359,885

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$375,000
Price Per Sq Ft$155
Homes Sold (month)20
Sale-to-List Ratio96.3%
Price Drops32.2%
Active Inventory149

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied88.8%

Rental Costs

117% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$2,528
Zillow Rent Index$2,007

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$9,177
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.54%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.0%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)16.7%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.6%
Regular Checkup73.5%
Premature Death Rate5,798 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.8 / 10
Exercise Access82.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)369
Restaurants (County)261

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

47°F Jan 85°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Annual Average66.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation38.4 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation591 ft (180 m)
Land Area12.2 sq mi (31.5 km²)
Population Density1,706 per sq mi
Latitude32.9427°
Longitude-96.3874°
County FIPS48397

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70%
D 29.1%

Republican +40.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.1%
High School+92.7%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,706 per sq mi
Land Area12.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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