Fairfax

California

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Population
7,516
Median Income
$142K
% Renters
31%
Median Rent
$2,367/mo
Available Rentals
0
#65
Best for Familiesof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#22
Best Public Schoolsof 135 in Sf Bay Area
#201
Best Places to Liveof 523 in Sf Bay Area
#366
Best for Young Professionalsof 528 in Sf Bay Area
#461
Most Diverseof 528 in Sf Bay Area
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Rent Affordability

How does Fairfax compare?

Median rent relative to San Francisco and the broader Bay Area market.

vs San Francisco Average13% lower
vs Bay Area Average11% lower
vs National Average+69% higher

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Fairfax pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500
4%
$500–$999
1%
$1,000–$1,499
13%
$1,500–$1,999
10%
$2,000+
73%

Neighborhood Grades

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Public SchoolsA+
Cost of LivingC-
SafetyB
NightlifeA-
Outdoor ActivitiesA-
WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Cities

NeighborhoodMedian RentAvailableOverall
Fairfax$2,367A
Belmont$2,8750A+
Alamo Square$2,1314A+
Buena Vista$2,95425A+

Weather

Average Temperatures

Monthly high and low temperatures in Fairfax.

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Fairfax.

Population7,516
Median Age50
Median Income$142K

Diversity Index: 0.62

White
80%
Hispanic
7%
Two or More
6%
Asian
3%
Black
2%
Pacific Islander
1%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Fairfax.

Home Types

Single Family
68%
Small Apt Building
16%
Townhouse
9%
Large Apt Building
7%

Home Age

2000–Present
3%
1980–1999
10%
1960–1979
27%
1940–1959
24%
Before 1939
37%

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32 min
Drive Alone47%
Walk/Bike9%
Work from Home38%

Schools

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