Vermont · Metropolitan Area
Fairfax is a small town in Vermont with a population of 886. Residents earn $56,667 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairfax receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Fairfax offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairfax is $56,667, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Fairfax is $348,600, 24% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,009 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Fairfax experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 85.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,667 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,402 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,407 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,077 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,418 |
| County GDP | $16,404M |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Healthcare | 646 |
| Retail | 732 |
| Manufacturing | 230 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,203 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.64% |
| Commute Time | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.3% |
| Census Median | $348,600 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $445,118 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,009 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,203 |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.64% |
| Obesity | 32.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.7% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.4% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,480/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.3 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 85.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6713°N, 73.0093°W |
| County FIPS | 50007 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.4% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 646 |
| Restaurants | 482 |
| Retail Stores | 732 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.6 min |
| Work from Home | 27.3% |