Fairfax, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kern County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
1,654
Population
7,919/sq mi density
$50,326
Median Income
$16,893 per capita
$277,800
Home Value
$1,214,267 Zillow
$1,359
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
109
Violent Crime/100K
964 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,326 median income, 0.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$277,800 home value, $1,359/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
109 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$277,800
1% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,359/mo
17% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.7%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
516
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$277,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,214,267
Redfin Median Sale
$930,000
Median Sale Price
$930,000
Median List Price
$960,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.7%
Owner-Occupied
34.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,359/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$930,000
Median Days on Market
94 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$732
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
65.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $277,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,214,267 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $930,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $930,000 |
| Median List Price | $960,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $732 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,359 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 94 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $732 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 516 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |