# Living in Fate, TX: Realust Score 83

> Source: Realust (realust.com), data as of October 2026. Cite: https://realust.com/city/fate/

URL: https://realust.com/city/fate/
County: Rockwall
Realust Score: 83/100 (A-, Great), tied for #24 of 84. Base 83 + price-tier bonus 0.
Category scores: Prosperity 82, Schools 87, Safety 87, Lifestyle 86, Market 76, Affordability 93, Commute 53, Growth 87
Median home price: $355K
Population: 22,884
Market momentum: Growing (home prices -3.5% over 1 year, +5.4% over 5 years)

A rapidly growing community blending new development with rural Texas charm in Rockwall County.

Strengths:
- Affordable new construction homes
- Brand new schools and facilities
- Small-town atmosphere

Trade-offs:
- Limited retail and dining options currently
- Infrastructure still catching up to growth
- Longer commute to Dallas employment centers

Data:
- Demographics / Population: Total Population 22,884; People per sq mile 1,872; 5-Year Growth +79.0%
- Demographics / Mobility & Migration: Moved Last Year 9.5%; Same Home 1+ Year 90.5%; From Out of State 1.3%; From Different County 5.4%
- Demographics / Age Distribution: Under 18 33.6%; 25-34 13.2%; 35-44 18.4%; 65+ 6.6%; Median Age 31.6 years
- Demographics / Households: Avg Household Size 3.4; Family Households 86.5%; Homeownership Rate 91.5%; With Kids 55.5%; Married 76.2%; Single Parent 6.3%; Living Alone 9.4%; Seniors Alone 3.5%
- Demographics / Education Level: High School+ 92.1%; Bachelor's+ 42.3%; Graduate Degree 14.7%
- Demographics / Connectivity & Remote Work: Broadband Access 98.4%; Have Computer 98.9%; Work From Home 17.5%
- Real Estate / Home Prices: Per Sq Ft $167; Starter Home $434,990; Median Price $355,419; Premium Home $674,990
- Real Estate / Home Price Trends: 1-Year Change -3.5%; 5-Year Change +5.4%
- Real Estate / Rent Trends: 1-Year Change +1.9%
- Real Estate / Market Health: Active Listings 262; Median Days on Market 72; Under Contract 29.8%; Price Reduced 6%; Sale-to-List Ratio 97.3%
- Real Estate / Market Insights: Cheaper to Buy $131/mo; Seller's market 2.4 mo; Rental Yield 7.1%; Income to Buy 2.7x; vs Region Avg -26%
- Real Estate / Fit Scores: Remote Work Fit 83; Family Fit 64; Investment 88
- Real Estate / Typical Home: Sq Ft 2,663; Beds 3.9; Baths 3.2; Lot Sq Ft 8,594; Year Built 2022; Garage 2.3-car
- Real Estate / Property Mix: Single Family 100%; Townhome 0%; Condo 0%
- Real Estate / Common Features: Pool 0.5%; Garage 100%; Single Story 49%; Fireplace 8.5%; Central Air 5%
- Real Estate / Costs & Ownership: Est. Monthly Payment $1,969; Median Rent $2,100; Avg HOA Fee $73/mo; Have HOA 7%
- Real Estate / Investment Indicators: Rental Vacancy 2.8%; New Construction 93%; Per Bedroom $134,955
- Lifestyle / Lifestyle Scores: Area Feel Rural; Family Friendly 8; Outdoor Activities 5.3; Nightlife 6; Health & Fitness 6.7; Diversity 7.3; Weather 6
- Lifestyle / Nearby Amenities (within 5 miles): Restaurants 60+; Parks 34; Gyms 36; Grocery 3; Coffee 36; Bars 25; Theaters 1; Daycares 60+; Hospitals 6; Pharmacies 14; Dentists 40; Libraries 3; Dog Parks 60+; Museums 2
- Lifestyle / Getting Around: Walk Score 7; Bike Score 29
- Lifestyle / Seasonal Temperatures (high / low): January 56° / 39°; April 74° / 55°; July 94° / 77°; October 77° / 59°
- Lifestyle / Annual Conditions: Sunny Days/Year 211; Rainy Days/Year 154; Annual Rainfall 55.8"
- Crime & Safety / Safety Overview: Safety Grade B+; Violent crime (per 1,000) 1.49; Property crime (per 1,000) 4.02
- Crime & Safety / Violent Crime (per 100,000): Assault 36.84; Robbery 0; Murder 0; Rape 22.11
- Crime & Safety / Property Crime (per 100,000): Burglary 84.74; Theft 357.39; Vehicle Theft 40.53
- Job Market / Income: Median Household $132,752; Average Household $143,442; Per Capita $41,804
- Job Market / Employment: Unemployment Rate 5.4%; Job Growth (1 yr) +12.8%; Poverty Rate 3.6%
- Job Market / Income Distribution: $150k+ 40.0%; $100k-$150k 31.3%; $75k-$100k 10.2%; $50k-$75k 10.3%; $25k-$50k 3.8%; Under $25k 4.4%
- Education / School District: Primary district Rockwall ISD; District Grade A; State Ranking Top 14%
- Education / Schools: Elementary 16; Middle 3; High School 3
- Education / Academic Info: Student-Teacher Ratio 16.1:1
- Education / Graduation Rates (Class of 2024): Graduation Rate 99.0%; Dropout Rate 0.3%
- Education / College Readiness (Class of 2023): Took SAT/ACT 88%; College Ready 23.0%; TSI Ready 37.7%
- Transportation / Mobility Scores: Walk Score 7; Bike Score 29
- Transportation / Commute: Avg Minutes 35; Drive Alone 72.2%; Carpool 8.5%; Work from Home 17.5%
- Transportation / Distance To: Downtown Dallas 28.2 mi; DFW Airport 46.6 mi; Love Field 35 mi
- Transportation / EV Charging: Public Stations 7; DC Fast Ports 6; Level 2 Ports 10
- Cost of Living / Cost Index (100 = National Average): Overall 100; Housing 113; Utilities 97; Groceries 100; Transportation 102; Healthcare 100
- Cost of Living / Monthly Utilities: Electric $142; Water $52; Gas $44; Internet $72
- Cost of Living / Everyday Costs: Monthly Groceries (Family of 4) $823; Gas Price (per gallon) $2.82
- Cost of Living / Taxes: Sales Tax Rate 8.3%; Property Tax Rate 2.2%

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