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Fate, Texas

city · Rockwall County

At a glance

22,884
Population
$384,300
Median home value (all homes)
27% above U.S. median
$359,854
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,500/mo
Median rent
85% above U.S. median
$132,752
Median household income
69% above U.S. median
35.2 min
Average commute
98.4%
Homes with broadband
91.88%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing44% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities17% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost16% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates92.1%
College graduates42.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Fate Economic Development
The Fate Economic Development department in Fate, TX promotes development opportunities, highlighting available land between IH-30 and Highway 66 and a downtown development district to serve a growing population of 28,000+ residents.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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