Fairfax, CA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
HomeSnacks is reader-supported. When you click through real estate links on our site, we earn an affiliate commission. Learn more.
Fairfax, California Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
7,629
Unemployment
10.4%
Poverty
10.3%
Median Home
$858,500
Median Income
$106,474
Median Rent
$1,956
Fairfax SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
4
Fairfax, CA Crime Report
112
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,487.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-36.60%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fairfax / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 112 | 1,487.4 | 2,581.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 132.8 | 442.0 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 113.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 93.0 | 288.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 102 | 1,354.6 | 2,138.9 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 185.9 | 369.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 79 | 1,049.1 | 1,341.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 9 | 119.5 | 427.6 | 246.0 |
Fairfax, CA Cost Of Living
193
Fairfax's Overall Cost Of Living
Fairfax's Overall Cost Of Living
1.9x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fairfax | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 140 | 100 | |
| Services | 126 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 132 | 113 | 100 | |
| Health | 126 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 331 | 198 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 150 | 134 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 139 | 126 | 100 | |
Fairfax, CA Photos
Rankings for Fairfax in California
Map Of Fairfax, CA
Best Places Around Fairfax
1
Kensington, CA
Population 5,171
2
Lucas Valley-Marinwood, CA
Population 6,738
3
Kentfield, CA
Population 7,423
4
Hercules, CA
Population 26,090
5
San Anselmo, CA
Population 12,623
6
Petaluma, CA
Population 60,865
7
Larkspur, CA
Population 12,363
8
Mill Valley, CA
Population 14,456
9
Corte Madera, CA
Population 9,793
10
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA
Population 12,331
Population over time in Fairfax
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,629 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 7,591 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,616 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 7,598 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,584 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 7,546 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 7,503 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 7,446 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 7,410 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 7,346 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fairfax
| Race | Fairfax | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.7% | 36.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 5.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.3% | 14.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.3% | 39.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Fairfax
| Gender | Fairfax | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fairfax for adults over 25
| Education | Fairfax | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 20.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 37.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fairfax, California
| Income | Fairfax | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.6% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 6.9% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.0% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.8% | 10.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.5% | 15.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.6% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.3% | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.2% | 9.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.9% | 13.3% | 8.3% |
