Fairchilds, Texas
Village · Population 1,039 · #792 in Texas
About Fairchilds
Fairchilds is a small town in eastern Texas with an estimated population of 1,039.
Fairchilds holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.14 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 486 residents per square mile.
📰 Fairchilds News Today
- Fairchilds neighbor asks Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office to investigate commissioners over toll road discussion ABC13 Houston · Jan 16
- Dwayne Paul Zwahr Obituary (2026) - Fairchilds, TX - Davis Greenlawn Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries Legacy obituary · Apr 13
- ‘Nobody really wants a toll road’: Fairchilds residents fight proposed highway that could displace families Houston Public Media · Jul 31
- Fairchilds, TX Weather Forecast & Live Weather Radar WeatherBug · Jan 13
- Fairchilds, TX Weather Radar AccuWeather · Sep 1
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What Makes Fairchilds Unique
- The only place in America named Fairchilds — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeVillage
Population (2024)1,039
Rank in state#792 of 1,224
Land area2.14 sq mi
Density486/sq mi
Coordinates29.4366, -95.7770