Neighborhood in Mission, Hidalgo County

Living in Fairview, Mission

B

7th of 17areas in Mission
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Mission overall: B

Fairview is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.

  • Affordable
  • Jobs and income scores low (10 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.8 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library1.2 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
8,540
Median rent
$730
Median home value
$135,000
Household income
$52,400
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
75%
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What it's like to live in Fairview

Fairview is a neighborhood in Mission with about 8,500 residents, homes built around 1991, mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 30% of households with children.

Our grade for Fairview is B. That puts it 7th of 17 areas we grade in Mission, a city that gets a B overall.

Pros of living in Fairview

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $730, 23% lower than the Mission median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Fairview

  • Higher poverty. 36% of residents live below the poverty line, against 19% across Mission.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.

Fairview report card

Each grade compares Fairview with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Median rent $730, homes cost 2.6x income.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $52,400, 6.7% unemployed.

    10 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 134 violent crimes per 100k, 1,164 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    60 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B+

    Average commute 21 min, 7.8% work from home.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade D+

    29% have a bachelor’s degree.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    33% of adults uninsured.

    21 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C

    92% of homes have broadband.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

Fairview compared with Mission

Better than Mission

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 32%13 points lower than Mission (45%)
  • Median rent: $73023% lower than Mission ($950)
  • Home value to income: 2.6x11% lower than Mission (2.9x)

Worse than Mission

  • People below the poverty line: 36%16 points higher than Mission (19%)
  • Median household income: $52,40014% lower than Mission ($60,767)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BMims ElementaryElementary, Mission CISD0.5 mi
  • BWhite Junior HighMiddle, Mission CISD0.9 mi
  • BVeterans Memorial High SchoolHigh, Mission CISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Fairview

Median rent in Fairview is $730 a month, 23% lower than the Mission median. A household would need about $29,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $135,000, 23% lower than the Mission median, which means a monthly payment of about $957 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median rent23% lower than Mission$730$950$1,403
Median home value23% lower than Mission$135,000$175,700$283,800
Home value to income11% lower than Mission2.6x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent13 points lower than Mission32%45%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points higher than Mission75%71%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Mission11%14%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Mission199120001992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$957
Mortgage payment
$739
Property tax
$218
Median rent, for comparison
$730

Based on a $135,000 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 for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereMissionTexas
Median household income14% lower than Mission$52,400$60,767$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Mission6.7%7.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line16 points higher than Mission36%19%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Mission29%29%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Mission21 min21 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points lower than Mission7.8%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Mission2.1%1.3%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet1 points higher than Mission92%90%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Fairview

Under 1823%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6436%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White7.7%
Hispanic or Latino91%
Black1.2%
Asian0%
Other or more than one race0.2%

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

Other neighborhoods in Mission

  1. 1A+Shary Springs SubdivisionMedian rent $1,060
  2. 2AOrchards at Shary RoadMedian rent $940
  3. 3A-East MissionMedian rent $1,090
  4. 4B+Las Villas Del RioMedian rent $1,380
  5. 5BHilda Colonia Number 2Median rent $930
  6. 6BNortheast MissionMedian rent $1,120
  7. 8B-Central MissionMedian rent $840
  8. 9C+Sharyland PlantationMedian rent $2,630

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-South ParisParis
  2. CNorth EastEl Paso
  3. BLos EbanosBrownsville

Questions about Fairview

Is Fairview a good place to live?

Fairview is a neighborhood in Mission, TX, home to about 8,500 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 17 areas we score in Mission. It does best on cost of living and worst on jobs and income.

How much does it cost to live in Fairview?

Renters in Fairview pay a median of $730 a month, 23% lower than the Mission median. The median home is worth $135,000, 23% lower than the Mission median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Mission.

What schools serve Fairview?

The closest rated public schools are Mims Elementary (elementary, rated B), White Junior High (middle, rated B) and Veterans Memorial High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 6 Census block groups closest to the Fairview name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.