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Fairchilds, TX


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Fairchilds, Texas

Fairchilds, Texas is 15 miles SW of Sugar Land, Texas (center to center) and 34 miles SW of Houston, Texas. It is in Fort Bend county. The village is part of the Houston metro area. The population of Fairchilds is 678.

The People and Families of Fairchilds

In Fairchilds, about 70% of adults are married. Fairchilds, compared to the great majority of similar-sized villages, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the village is larger than most.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairchilds had a median family income of $58,942. Fairchilds is one of the richer villages in Texas. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the village. There aren't a lot of poor people in Fairchilds.

Fairchilds Housing

Of the housing in Fairchilds, approximately 83% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the village.

Commuting

In Fairchilds, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fairchilds strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Fairchilds Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Fairchilds People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Fairchilds Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Fairchilds Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Fairchilds, TX

Comparing Fairchilds to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity105
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Men45
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population24
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone11
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