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Fairview.
About
Life in Fairview
Fairview is a community of 10,570 people in Texas. The median household income is $109,347, median rent runs about $1,947 per month, and median home values are around $597,300. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Fairview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
49.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Foreign-Born
8.4%
Broadband Internet
96.9%
of households
Population Growth
+5.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.4% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Fairview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fairview, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (15.3%), and 5.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
30.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.8%
of households
Married Couples
62.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
people
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 39% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Fairview
In Fairview, rent runs 39% above the TX average, and home values are 110% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,355
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2006
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $651,318 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Fairview
Unemployment in Collin County, which includes Fairview, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Fairview: Collin County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Collin County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Fairview is less than 1% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Commute33.8 min avg
How Fairview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fairview, most residents drive alone to work (61%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 78% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fairview runs 78% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
72.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
705.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fairview Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Collin County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Collin County, which includes Fairview, the most common type is hail, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Hail | $2.0M |
| 2024 | 36 | Hail | $1.8M |
| 2023 | 26 | Hail | $1302.6M |
| 2022 | 26 | Drought | $410,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Hail | $6.6M |
| 2020 | 15 | Heat | $2.2M |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.4M |
| 2018 | 15 | Hail | $770,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Collin County, county-wide
Fairview is less than 1% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Collin County, which includes Fairview, is typically good — 272 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
272
per year
Moderate Days
64
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Collin County, county-wide
Fairview is less than 1% of Collin County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate94°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fairview has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
88
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
45
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
90
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.70" |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.57" |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 3.51" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.58" |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 4.77" |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 3.58" |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 1.96" |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 1.73" |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 2.81" |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.41" |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 3.49" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fairview
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fairview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medical Center of Mckinney
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Mckinney
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Allen
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Mckinney
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Mc Kinney
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fairview
Fairview's student/teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 59.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
59.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fairview (within 15 miles)
Collin County Community College District
2.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 26,449 students · in-state tuition $2,014 · 21% graduate · median earnings $50,928 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Dallas
13.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Dallas
12.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,153 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 94 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fairview
Fairview has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (94 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
94 mi awayCities Near Fairview
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Fairview FAQ
Is Fairview, Texas affordable?⌄
Fairview's median rent is $1,947/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $109,347/year. Median home value is $597,300.
Is Fairview, Texas safe?⌄
Fairview's violent crime rate was 72 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 706 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fairview, Texas?⌄
Collin County, which includes Fairview, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fairview, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Fairview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,947/month and median household income is $109,347/year. The median home value is $597,300. About 60% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fairview, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Fairview is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from