Fairfax, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Allendale County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,037 Population 615/sq mi density
$41,328 Median Income $24,462 per capita
$54,400 Home Value $88,746 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$41,328 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,400 home value, $702/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfax, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,328
45% below
$24,462 per capita
Home Value
$54,400
81% below
Zillow: $88,746
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
75% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
161% above
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
44% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°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
55%
Home Value
19%
Rent
60%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
261%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfax a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 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 $41,328 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,462. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 178 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfax is $54,400 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,746. Median rent is $702/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

8.5% of adults in Fairfax hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfax has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,037
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density615/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,328
Per Capita$24,462
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$54,400
Rent$702
Ownership54.6%
Zillow$88,746
Housing Units957
Rent Burden22.7%

Health

Obesity46.1%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death16,836/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation135 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score2.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 27% / D 72%
Commute46 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairfax was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Barnwell Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.