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Fairview

Pop. 10,783·137th most expensive in Texas·Fairview rents have dropped 10.1%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,662/mo
Year-over-Year
-10.1%
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$303
Falling (Monthly)
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Fairview · $1,662
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,662/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$109,347/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fairview's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,429
2 BR
$1,974
Research median
$1,974/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,944/yr
At $1,662/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 10.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-10.1% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fairview, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 59.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,783
Median income
$109,347
Median age
49.1
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
22.7%
13.7%
20.8%
12.8%
30.1%
Under 1822.7%
18–3413.7%
35–5420.8%
55–6412.8%
65+30.1%
Gender
45.3%
54.7%
Male45.3%
Female54.7%
Race & ethnicity
77.4%
White77.4%
Black11.5%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian4%
Education (25+)
14.8%
22.3%
59.4%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma14.8%
Some college22.3%
Bachelor's+59.4%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Fairview, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,326 → $109,347
up 18.4%
Population
10,062 → 10,783
up 7.2%
Renter share
31.8% → 26.1%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
61.5% → 59.4%
-2.1 pts
Median age
48.6 → 49.1
+0.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $92,326 to $109,347 across the same window, up 18.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 7.2% since 2021, moving from about 10,062 residents to roughly 10,783. Renters now make up 26.1% of households, compared with 31.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 59.4% of adults here, versus 61.5% in 2021.

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About renting in Fairview, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Fairview is $1,662/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,974/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,429/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($109,347/yr), Fairview ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fairview an affordable city for renters?

Fairview is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,662/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($109,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fairview falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fairview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,662/mo in Fairview. The local median household income is $109,347/yr, meaning the typical Fairview household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fairview?

Rent in Fairview has decreased 10.1% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Fairview rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Fairview is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #137 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,662/mo.

What percentage of Fairview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of Fairview households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. Fairview leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fairview rent compare to the national average?

Fairview's median rent of $1,662/mo is $303 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #137 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,662/mo, rent takes ~18% of Fairview's median household income ($109,347/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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