salaryRent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.8 minutes each way. It is a highly educated city: 59.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,480 a year. That is $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 356 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fairview?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fairview
| Size | Fairview | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,504 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,077 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fairview overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fairview, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fairview
Life in Fairview
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fairview?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,032 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $597,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fairview, TX?
Renting in Fairview costs a median of about $2,112 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Fairview?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,480 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fairview cheap or expensive?
Fairview is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $117,931. It ranks 356th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fairview?
The median homeowner in Fairview pays $8,355 a year in property taxes, about 1.40% of the median home value.
Is Fairview more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fairview?
The median home value in Fairview is $597,300, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
10,783 people live in Fairview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.