Fairfax, VA vs Fate, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Fate
73.8
#671 nationally
Fate leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.5). Fate leads in cost of living index (120 vs 160). Fairfax leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 35 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Fate, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 73.8 (#671) |
| Population | 25,144 | 24,626 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $359,854 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $121,935 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | R+40.9 |
Data coverage note: Fate is missing data for 1 metric that Fairfax has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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73.8 Score
Fate, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,854
Population
24,626
Crime
Low
Median Income
$121,935
Southwest
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