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Fairfax, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Charles Mix County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
143
Population
477/sq mi density
$66,875
Median Income
$31,972 per capita
$62,000
Home Value
$323,708 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
25.4% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
291 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$66,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $788/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$62,000
78% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
29% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
89
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$62,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$323,708
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
84.1%
Owner-Occupied
15.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$784/mo
2 Bedroom
$990/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,540/mo
Census median rent:
$788/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $62,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,708 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $788 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $784 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $990 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,295 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,540 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 15.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 84.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 89 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 25.4% |