California · Metropolitan Area
Fairfax is a small city in California with a population of 7,523. Residents earn $131,875 per year, which is 75% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fairfax receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Fairfax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairfax is $131,875, which is significantly higher than the national average — 75% above $75,149. This places Fairfax among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 6.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Fairfax is $1,121,500, making it a premium housing market at 298% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,281 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Fairfax is below the national average at 209 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,360 per 100,000, 31% below the national average.
Fairfax is a highly educated community — 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Fairfax enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 33.7% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 66.3% |
| 395% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $131,875 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $76,359 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,155 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,998 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,950 |
| County GDP | $63,070M |
| Restaurants | 1,569 |
| Healthcare | 1,838 |
| Retail | 2,004 |
| Manufacturing | 417 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,285 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.47% |
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 36.1% |
| Census Median | $1,121,500 |
| 298% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,177,902 |
| Median List Price | $960,900 |
| Median List Price | $960,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $732 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 7 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,281 |
| 96% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,285 |
| 51% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.47% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.1% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 10,697/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 85.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,838 |
| Total Violent | 209.2/100K |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.1/100K |
| Robbery | 13.1/100K |
| Assault | 183.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,360.0/100K |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 287.7/100K |
| Theft | 967.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 104.6/100K |
| Arson | 13.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 197 |
| FEMA Disasters | 273 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 6.7 inches |
| 83% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 408 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3469°N, 118.9338°W |
| County FIPS | 06029 |
Winner: Republican by 21.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.5% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 7,919/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 28 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,838 |
| Restaurants | 1,569 |
| Retail Stores | 2,004 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 197 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 273 |
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 36.1% |