NEIGHBORHOOD
Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing
Texas · Houston · 27,741 residents · 8.49 sq mi
The short version
Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing is a neighborhood of 27,741 people in Houston. Owners hold 22% of the housing stock. This skews young, with a median age of 30.9. The poverty rate is 31.1%, above the 12.5% national rate. 35% of residents were born outside the United States. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 23% of adults. These figures are approximated by combining the 7 census tracts that make up Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
median household income $51,637, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
22% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
In context
Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing compared with Houston
| Measure | Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,637 | $64,813 | 20% lower |
| Median home value | $235,159 | $277,800 | 15% lower |
| Homes that are rented | 77.8% | 57.9% | +19.9 pts |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% | 36.6% | −13.7 pts |
| Poverty rate | 31.1% | 19.9% | +11.2 pts |
| Foreign-born residents | 34.7% | 29.3% | +5.4 pts |
| Median age | 30.9 | 34.4 | 3.5 years younger |
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
27,741
Population density
3,269 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
US average: 38.9
Land area
8.49 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$51,637
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,653
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.6%
Retail trade12.6%
Information8.6%
Finance & insurance7.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
Other services3.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
Public administration2.3%
Manufacturing2.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
Construction0.6%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$235,159
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,303
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.2%
77.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.70 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
31.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(3,149)
Black19.5%(5,421)
Hispanic / Latino63.6%(17,646)
Asian4%(1,110)
Other1.5%(415)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.4%(3,149)
Black19.5%(5,421)
Hispanic / Latino63.6%(17,646)
Asian4%(1,110)
Other1.5%(415)
Diversity Score
68
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
28.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.8%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Foreign born
34.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas?
Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas has about 27,741 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas?
The typical household in Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas earns about $51,637 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas expensive?
In Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas, the median home is worth about $235,159, and the typical rent is about $1,303 a month.
How educated are people in Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas?
About 23.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas?
About 31.1% of people in Fairbanks - Northwest Crossing, Houston, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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HoustonDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024