B+

Fischer, TX

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Affordability Score: 75/100

Population: 813 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Fischer, TX aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 813 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B+ (75/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $116,923, median home value of $449,600, median rent of per month, and 41.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,426 per month (studio $1,077, 1BR $1,177, 3BR $1,830, 4BR $2,132). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $8,892 per year, consuming 8% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Fischer, TX include income, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 5.3% and poverty 4.2% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income A
$116,923
Median household income
Education B
41.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.8x
Home value $449,600 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,426/mo
2BR fair market rent (15% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A-
$8,892/yr
Center-based infant care (8% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$116,923
▲ 89% vs national
Per Capita Income
$54,836
Unemployment Rate
5.3%
Poverty Rate
4.2%

Housing

Median Home Value
$449,600
▲ 63% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
100.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,426/mo
▲ 19% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,077
1BR
$1,177
2BR
$1,426
3BR
$1,830
4BR
$2,132

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
41.6%
▲ 12 ppt vs national
High School+
67.0%
Median Age
60.0
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$8,892/yr
8% of income
Toddler (Center)
$8,320/yr
Preschool (Center)
$8,112/yr
School-Age (Center)
$7,748/yr

What This Means

Fischer, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (75/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 813. This area performs well in income and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Fischer, TX affordable?
Fischer, TX receives an overall affordability grade of B+ (75/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $116,923. Median home value is $449,600.
What is the cost of living in Fischer?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,426/mo. Infant childcare $8,892/yr. Median home value $449,600.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →