New Fairview, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,521 Population 80/sq mi density
$89,531 Median Income $28,529 per capita
$240,600 Home Value $382,626 Zillow
$1,733 Median Rent 48.0% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$89,531 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$240,600 home value, $1,733/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

New Fairview, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,531
19% above
$28,529 per capita
Home Value
$240,600
15% below
Zillow: $382,626
Median Rent
$1,733/mo
49% above
48.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
16.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How New Fairview Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows New Fairview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
119%
Home Value
85%
Rent
149%
Poverty
136%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Fairview a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Fairview residents earn a median household income of $89,531 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,529. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,654 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Fairview is $240,600 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $382,626. Median rent is $1,733/month, with 48.0% 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 1999.

Education

11.0% of adults in New Fairview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Fairview has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,521
Median Age29.6 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born15.9%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,531
Per Capita$28,529
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty16.9%
County GDP$4,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$240,600
Rent$1,733
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$382,626
Housing Units624
Rent Burden48.0%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation888 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute38 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in New Fairview was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
15.9% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.