Fairfax, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
685 Population 1,457/sq mi density
$54,107 Median Income $29,873 per capita
$91,500 Home Value $148,028 Zillow
$560 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,107 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $560/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfax, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,107
28% below
$29,873 per capita
Home Value
$91,500
68% below
Zillow: $148,028
Median Rent
$560/mo
52% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
72%
Home Value
32%
Rent
48%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfax a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $54,107 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,873. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfax is $91,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,028. Median rent is $560/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

11.5% of adults in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfax has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population685
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density1,457/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,107
Per Capita$29,873
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty15.7%

Housing

A+
Home Value$91,500
Rent$560
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$148,028
Housing Units375
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.1%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
Elevation912 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband82.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairfax was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (72 miles).
22.9% of the population has a disability.