Small city in Collin County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Fairview, TX

B

63rd of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 69 of 100
75th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

We give Fairview a B. It ranks 63rd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on schools and internet access, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families.

  • Good for families
  • Top-rated schools
  • Low crime
  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Cost of living scores low (5 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (5 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Fairview isHoustonSan AntonioAustinFort WorthFairview
Where Fairview is in Texas.
Population
10,913+5.2% since 2020
Median rent
$1,94739% higher than Texas
Median home value
$597,300110% higher than Texas
Household income
$109,347Median
Average commute
34 minOne way
Violent crime
72Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Fairview

Fairview sits about 26 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 10,913 people lived here in 2025, up 5.2% from 2020. It is spread out, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2006).

Local spots people know include Cypress Park, The Meadows Park and The Village Park.

The median age is 49.1, 25% of households have children, 74% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $109,347 a year (39% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Fairview

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 3 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 72 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 81% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $109,347, 39% higher than the Texas median.

Cons of living in Fairview

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,947, 39% higher than the Texas median.
  • Homes are pricey for local incomes. The median home costs 5.5 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 34 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Errands mean a drive. Compared with similar Texas places, fewer homes here are within a mile of a grocery store, pharmacy, park or clinic.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, hail and wildfires as very high here.

Who Fairview suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 81% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 82% for families.
  • Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 39% higher than the Texas median, with 33 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 8% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA reasonable fit: 8.6% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 81% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 64% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 97% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,947 is 39% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 47% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,947 is 39% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 0% for people on a budget.

Fairview report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Fairview with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade F

    Median rent $1,947, homes cost 5.5x income.

    5 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $109,347, 4.4% unemployed.

    52 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade A+

    3 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    98 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade A-

    72 violent crimes per 100k, 706 property crimes per 100k.

    86 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade F

    1 grocery store, 33 restaurants, 7 parks mapped in town.

    6 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 34 min, 35% work from home.

    0 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade A-

    59% have a bachelor’s degree.

    88 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade B+

    8.6% of adults uninsured.

    72 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    74% of homes owner-occupied.

    52 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A

    97% of homes have broadband.

    89 of 100 vs US cities

Where Fairview stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 59%26 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Median household income: $109,34739% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 74%11 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Home value to income: 5.5x51% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Median rent: $1,94739% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 66%14 points higher than Texas (52%)

Cost of living in Fairview

Fairview renters pay a median of $1,947 a month, 39% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $78,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 66% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,536 for a one-bedroom, $1,807 for a two-bedroom and $2,275 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $597,300, 110% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $3,269 before tax, or $3,966 with property tax. That is $2,019 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Fairview pays $8,355 a year, 97% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Fairview

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in FairviewStudio$1,4911 bedroom$1,5362 bedrooms$1,8073 bedrooms$2,2754 bedrooms$2,892
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Dallas, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent39% higher than Texas$1,947$1,403$1,413
Median home value110% higher than Texas$597,300$283,800$332,700
Home value to income51% higher than Texas5.5x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Texas66%52%51%
Median property tax per year97% higher than Texas$8,355$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them11 points higher than Texas74%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas200619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,966
Mortgage payment
$3,269
Property tax
$696
Median rent, for comparison
$1,947

Based on a $597,300 home in Fairview, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Fairview safe?

In 2025, Fairview Police Department reported 8 violent crimes and 78 property crimes. That works out to 72 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 81% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 706 property crimes per 100,000, 66% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 39% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Fairview by yearTexas7220212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
72
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
706
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Fairview by yearTexas70620212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Fairview Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Fairview

Fairview has 3 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Lovejoy ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Lovejoy Childhood Development Center, Robert L Puster Elementary and Sloan Creek Intermediate. The average rating score across all campuses is 94 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
98
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
94
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • ALovejoy Childhood Development CenterOther, Lovejoy ISD95 of 100
  • ARobert L Puster ElementaryElementary, Lovejoy ISD95 of 100
  • ASloan Creek IntermediateMiddle, Lovejoy ISD93 of 100

Daily life in Fairview

Everyday places mapped inside Fairview, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Cypress Park, The Meadows Park, The Village Park.

The average one-way commute is 34 minutes, 27% longer than the Texas average. 35% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Dallas is about 26 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Fairview work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $109,347, income per person is $62,345, unemployment is 4.4% and 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
0
Restaurants
33
Cafes
3
Bars
5
Parks
7
Gyms
2
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
2
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income39% higher than Texas$109,347$78,476$80,734
Income per person53% higher than Texas$62,345$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Texas4.4%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Texas15%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher26 points higher than Texas59%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher11 points higher than Texas97%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance11 points lower than Texas8.6%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet6 points higher than Texas97%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute27% higher than Texas34 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home21 points higher than Texas35%14%15%
Workers who work from home35%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Fairview

Under 1823%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6434%
65 and over30%

Median age 49.1 years. 25% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White74%
Hispanic or Latino7.4%
Black10%
Asian4.0%
Other or more than one race4.4%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Fairview

Fairview has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 95°F and January lows about 34°F. There are about 97 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 38 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Fairview30°50°70°90°56J60F68M75A83M91J95J96A88S78O66N57DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Mckinney Muni Ap, 3 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is very high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Fairview

Nearby, Lucas gets an A, Allen gets an A+ and Lowry Crossing gets a B+. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. ALucasTown, 8,351 people4 mi
  2. A+AllenCity, 110,265 people4 mi
  3. B+Lowry CrossingTown, 1,433 people4 mi
  4. A+Seis LagosTown, 1,391 people6 mi
  5. AMcKinneyCity, 210,600 people6 mi
  6. BPrincetonSmall city, 25,229 people6 mi

Fairview in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
  3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
  4. 72BShady Shores2,922 people30 mito downtown
  5. 73BPalmer2,515 people26 mito downtown
  6. 74BTalty2,881 people22 mito downtown
  7. 75BFairview10,783 people26 mito downtown
  8. 76BPonder2,626 people40 mito downtown
  9. 77BLittle Elm54,820 people29 mito downtown
  10. 78BPrinceton25,229 people31 mito downtown

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Living in Fairview: common questions

Is Fairview, TX a good place to live?

We give Fairview a B. It ranks 63rd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on schools and internet access, and trails on getting around and cost of living. It is a strong pick for families.

How much does it cost to live in Fairview?

Renters in Fairview pay a median of $1,947 a month, 39% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $597,300, 110% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 5.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $3,966, including property tax.

Is Fairview safe?

In 2025, Fairview Police Department reported 72 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 81% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 706 per 100,000, 66% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Fairview?

We found 3 rated public school campuses inside Fairview. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 98 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

Does Fairview flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Fairview as high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Fairview?

Summers in Fairview peak at about 95°F in July, and January nights fall to about 34°F. Expect around 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 38 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Fairview?

The average one-way commute is 34 min, 27% higher than the Texas average. About 35% of workers work from home. It is about 26 miles from downtown Dallas.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.