Fairfax 59 Below average
Fairfax Livability #260 ranked city in South Dakota#19,504 ranked city in the USARanks better than 33% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Fairfax

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The cost of living in this region is notably lower than the national average, encompassing everyday goods, housing, utilities, transportation and health care expenses.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Crime

    This area exhibits elevated crime rates per 100,000 residents, which may suggest it's a potentially unsafe place to reside. These rates encompass both property and violent crimes.

  • Employment

    Low income levels and high unemployment rates results in a low score in the employment category. It could prove difficult to find well-paying employment in this area.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

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      Fairfax transportation information

      Statistic Fairfax South Dakota National
      Average one way commute14min17min26min
      Workers who drive to work72.5%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool2.5%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk16.3%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home6.3%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Fairfax, SD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).