Fairfax, VA vs Fulshear, 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
Fulshear
70.8
#1054 nationally
Fulshear leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.5). Fairfax leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 39.4 min). Fulshear leads in median household income ($170,602 vs $128,708).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fairfax, VA | Fulshear, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.4 (#1102) | 70.8 (#1054) |
| Population | 25,144 | 42,616 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,568 | $504,786 |
| Median Household Income | $128,708 | $170,602 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 39.4 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Fulshear 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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70.8 Score
Fulshear, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$504,786
Population
42,616
Crime
Low
Median Income
$170,602
Southwest
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