At a Glance
Median Income
$120,552
$45,288 per capita
Home Value
$278,800
Zillow: $294,828
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
299/100K
3,842/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.9%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 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+
3.7 / 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 $120,552 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,288. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,140 business establishments, including 448 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfax is $278,800 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,828. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Fairfax reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,842/100K.
Education
36.9% of adults in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfax has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,865
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density789/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,552
Per Capita$45,288
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$12,640M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
Housing
A+
Home Value$278,800
Rent$1,188
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$294,828
Housing Units1,020
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent299/100K
Property3,842/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death4,821/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain35.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation752 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.9%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 68%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairfax was built in 2004.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 448 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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