Fairfax, Oakland, CA Area Guide

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      A Amenities

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

      Parks

      Maxwell Park
      Courtland Creek Park
      Brookdale Park
      Fremont Municipal Pool
      Fruitvale Plaza
      Rainbow Recreation Center
      Allendale Recreation Center
      Allendale Park

      Entertainment

      Greek Theatre
      Peralta Hacienda Historical
      Cohen Bray House
      Norton Factory Studios
      RingCentral Coliseum
      Oakland Arena
      Rhythmix Cultural Works
      Altarena Playhouse

      Food & Drink

      donut savant
      Degrees Plato Bottle Shop
      Degrees Plato Bottle Shop
      Sushi GoGo
      Burger King
      Reds Cookies
      McDonald's
      Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC)

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairfax? Of all people who commute, 20.6% take public transportation in Fairfax.
      Drive to Work
      58%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      21%

      15% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairfax? The cost of living in Fairfax is 162/100 - which is 16% higher than California.
      Fairfax
      162

      62% more expensive than average

      Oakland
      182

      82% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fairfax? Fairfax crime rates are 7,739, which are 173% higher than California
      Total Crime
      7,739 per 100k people

      239% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 13

      239% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fairfax? The median income in Fairfax is $84,670 which is 33% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $84,67053% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,81313% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      46% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Fairfax a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
      Highland Hospital
      Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
      Oakland Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaca
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dang Vu Bay M.D.
      Eva Whitmore
      Oakland Vision Center
      Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
      First Optical
      East Bay Vision Center
      Eye Care
      International Optometry

      B- Housing

      What are Fairfax home prices? Fairfax home prices are $560,000 - which is 37% higher than California
      Median home value
      $560,000203% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,54162% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      57%

      11% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Fairfax have good schools? The Fairfax graduation rate is 68% - which is 14% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      68%

      18% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      5%

      90% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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