Fairfax, CA Area Guide

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Fairfax Area Facts

  • Fairfax has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fairfax crime rates are 63% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Fairfax is 46% higher than the California average
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairfax? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bolinas Park
      Andy Peri Memorial Playground
      Bolinas Park
      Doc Edgar Park
      Lansdale Station Park
      Matt Mansen Memorial Field
      Oak Park
      Oak Park

      Entertainment

      Marin Museum of Bicycling
      Fairfax 5 Theaters
      Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
      Century Cinema Northgate
      Little Carson Falls
      Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
      Showcase Theatre
      Bartolini Gallery

      Food & Drink

      M & G Burgers
      Fairfax Scoop
      G Liquors
      Java Hut
      Iron Springs Brewery
      Swirl
      Hot Wok
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairfax? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Fairfax.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairfax? The cost of living in Fairfax is 203/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
      Fairfax
      203

      103% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fairfax? Fairfax crime rates are 1,035, which are 63% lower than California
      Total Crime
      1,035 per 100k people

      55% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 97

      55% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      43%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fairfax? The median income in Fairfax is $106,474 which is 67% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $106,47492% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,45572% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      55% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairfax a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Fairfax home prices? Fairfax home prices are $858,500 - which is 110% higher than California
      Median home value
      $858,500365% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,956106% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Fairfax have good schools? The Fairfax graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      48% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Fairfax a good place to live? Fairfax has an overall rating of 100% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      4 total surveys

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