Fairchilds, TX

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Population
1,060
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
82 ft
Median Home Value
$220,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$995/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$69,286
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Fairchilds is a quiet rural community in southwestern Fort Bend County, sitting just a short drive from Needville. Life here moves at a relaxed pace among wide-open farmland, winding creeks, and big Texas skies. A historic cotton gin and a handful of local businesses anchor the central crossroads, but most of the area consists of spacious homesteads and family farms, making it an appealing spot for anyone looking for peace and quiet with plenty of elbow room.

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The village got its start in the late 1800s with German and Mennonite settlers, and that deep-rooted farming heritage is still evident across the countryside today. Even as the surrounding Houston metro area continues to expand, Fairchilds has held onto its unhurried, country charm. Residents enjoy a tranquil rural lifestyle while staying within easy reach of everyday conveniences, schools, and jobs in nearby Rosenberg, Richmond, and Sugar Land.

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