At a Glance
Median Income
$76,157
$43,714 per capita
Home Value
$224,300
Zillow: $252,093
Median Rent
$1,214/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
292/100K
20,936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.7%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 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 $76,157 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,714. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfax is $224,300 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $252,093. Median rent is $1,214/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Fairfax reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 20,936/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.7% of adults in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfax has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,615
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density2,071/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,157
Per Capita$43,714
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$224,300
Rent$1,214
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$252,093
Housing Units752
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent292/100K
Property20,936/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary117/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation543 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.7%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Fairfax was founded in 1955.
The median home in Fairfax was built in 1944.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.
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