Fairfax, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Chittenden County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
886
Population
469/sq mi density
$56,667
Median Income
$37,402 per capita
$348,600
Home Value
$462,478 Zillow
$1,009
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 10.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$348,600 home value, $1,009/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairfax experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 87.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 469/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6713°N, 73.0093°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chittenden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | -0.02 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Fairfax has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").