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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$54,400
81% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
957
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$54,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$88,746
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.6%
Owner-Occupied
45.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$928/mo
1 Bedroom
$982/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,155/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,450/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,699/mo
Census median rent:
$702/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
54.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $54,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $88,746 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $702 |
| FMR Studio | $928 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $982 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,155 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,450 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,699 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 957 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 22.7% |