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Fairfax, MO
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Fairfax, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Fairfax a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $136,110. 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.
Safety & Crime
Fairfax reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,131/100K.
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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.