At a Glance
Median Income
$131,875
$76,359 per capita
Home Value
$1,121,500
Zillow: $1,177,902
Median Rent
$2,281/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
119/100K
1,215/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.5%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairfax residents earn a median household income of $131,875 , which is 75% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $76,359. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 $1,121,500 , 298% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,177,902. Median rent is $2,281/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 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,215/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
65.5% of adults in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfax has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 6.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,523
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density7,919/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$131,875
Per Capita$76,359
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$63,070M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,155
Housing
D
Home Value$1,121,500
Rent$2,281
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$1,177,902
Housing Units516
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent119/100K
Property1,215/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault79/100K
Burglary172/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain6.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation408 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband70.8%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries28
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairfax was built in 1972.
36.1% work from home.
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.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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