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Fairchilds, TX
Village in Fort Bend County, Texas.
Population
815
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
380
ZIP codes
0
Fairchilds and its ZIP codes
Fairchilds at a glance
- Fairchilds is about 3.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,286 a year, 12% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,800 (22% below Texas) and median rent is $995 a month.
Housing and community stats
Fairchilds, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,286
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$220,800
Median rent
$995/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
52.8
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (264), German Americans (104), Irish Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fort Bend County. PPP loans are for Fairchilds.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,472
260,929 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,721
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.9B
FY 2026, $5,927 per person
How people get to work
Fairchilds, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.6%
- Carpooled0.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairchilds, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
39,537
15.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 43°F
50.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairchilds, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.3%
U.S. 11.1% +5.2 pts
Cities near Fairchilds
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NeedvilleCity | 5.1 mi | 2 |
| PleakVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.8 |
| RosenbergCity | 7.1 mi | 37.6 |
| ThompsonsTown | 8.9 mi | 4.9 |
| BeasleyCity | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| RichmondCity | 9.7 mi | 4.3 |
| CumingsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| DamonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Pecan GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| Sugar LandCity | 13 mi | 40.5 |
| KendletonCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| BolingCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.7 |
| OrchardCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| SiennaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12.6 |
| IagoCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Four CornersCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairchilds, TX in?
- Fairchilds is in Fort Bend County, Texas.
- What is the population of Fairchilds, TX?
- About 815 people live in Fairchilds, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairchilds?
- Nearby places include Needville (5.1 mi), Pleak (5.4 mi), Rosenberg (7.1 mi), Thompsons (8.9 mi), Beasley (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023