Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Fairfax is a small town in Ohio with a population of 1,615. Residents earn $76,157 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fairfax receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Fairfax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairfax is $76,157, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Fairfax is $224,300, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,214 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Fairfax is below the national average at 177 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 21,062 per 100,000, 975% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Fairfax experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,157 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,714 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,479 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,169 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.7% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,215 |
| County GDP | $107,275M |
| Restaurants | 2,075 |
| Healthcare | 2,590 |
| Retail | 2,526 |
| Manufacturing | 920 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.05% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |
| Census Median | $224,300 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $252,093 |
| Median List Price | $360,000 |
| Median List Price | $360,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $258 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 9 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,214 |
| 4% above US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.05% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.7% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.3% |
| Premature Death | 9,669/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Total Violent | 177.0/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 177.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 21,062.0/100K |
| 975% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 472.0/100K |
| Theft | 20,590.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 75 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 543 ft (166 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,071/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1432°N, 84.3972°W |
| County FIPS | 39061 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,071/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 41 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Restaurants | 2,075 |
| Retail Stores | 2,526 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 75 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.1% |