At a Glance
Median Income
$50,326
$16,893 per capita
Home Value
$277,800
Zillow: $1,214,267
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
49.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
16.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.5% smoking rate
How Fairfax Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairfax's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairfax a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairfax residents earn a median household income of $50,326 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,893. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,950 business establishments, including 1,569 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfax is $277,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,214,267. Median rent is $1,359/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Fairfax reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 964/100K.
Education
6.2% of adults in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
49.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfax has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 6.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 72.
Data Overview
People
Population1,654
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density7,919/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born27.1%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$50,326
Per Capita$16,893
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty16.3%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
B+
Home Value$277,800
Rent$1,359
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$1,214,267
Housing Units516
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property964/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain6.4 in/yr
AQI72 (Moderate)
Elevation408 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+49.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairfax was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Santa Barbara Municipal (82 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
27.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 1,569 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 197 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.