Fairfax, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Fairfax, California Summary
Life in Fairfax research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Fairfax over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Fairfax:
The population in Fairfax is 7,523.
The median home value in Fairfax is $1,169,904.
The median income in Fairfax is $131,875.
The cost of living in Fairfax is 205 which is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Fairfax is $2,281.
The unemployment rate in Fairfax is 9.7%.
The poverty rate in Fairfax is 11.5%.
The average high in Fairfax is 67.1° and the average low is 48.0°.
Fairfax SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Fairfax, CA Crime Report
Crime in Fairfax summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fairfax. Key points include:
There were 79 total crimes in Fairfax in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fairfax is 1,073.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fairfax is 108.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fairfax is 964.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fairfax is -49.36% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Fairfax Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fairfax / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 79 | 1,073.1 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 8 | 108.7 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 13.6 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 5 | 67.9 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 71 | 964.4 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 149.4 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 44 | 597.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 217.3 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Fairfax, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Fairfax summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fairfax. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fairfax is 205 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fairfax is 2.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fairfax is $1,169,904.
The median income in Fairfax is $131,875.
Fairfax's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fairfax Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fairfax | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 123 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 126 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 388 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 130 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 136 | 128 | 100 | |
Fairfax, CA Weather
The average high in Fairfax is 67.1° and the average low is 48.0°.
There are 49.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fairfax |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 49.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Fairfax Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fairfax
The current population in Fairfax is 7,523. The population has increased 2.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,523 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 7,567 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 7,605 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 7,629 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 7,578 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,591 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 7,616 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,598 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,584 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 7,546 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 7,503 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 7,446 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 7,410 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 7,346 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairfax
Fairfax is:
80.7% White with 6,072 White residents.
1.1% African American with 83 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 225 Asian residents.
1.9% Hawaiian with 141 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 52 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 320 Two Or More residents.
8.3% Hispanic with 624 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fairfax | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.7% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.1% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Fairfax
Fairfax is 49.5% female with 3,720 female residents.
Fairfax is 50.5% male with 3,802 male residents.
| Gender | Fairfax | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairfax for adults over 25
0.0% of adults in Fairfax completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Fairfax completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Fairfax completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Fairfax completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Fairfax completed associate's degree.
39.0% of adults in Fairfax completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Fairfax completed master's degree.
7.0% of adults in Fairfax completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Fairfax completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fairfax | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 39.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 7.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fairfax, California
5.8% of households in Fairfax earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in Fairfax earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Fairfax earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Fairfax earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.8% of households in Fairfax earn $35,000 to $49,999.
10.0% of households in Fairfax earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Fairfax earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Fairfax earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.4% of households in Fairfax earn $150,000 to $199,999.
33.4% of households in Fairfax earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fairfax | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.8% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 10.0% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.4% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 33.4% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
