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Fairfax, CA


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Fairfax, California

Fairfax, California is 3 miles W of San Rafael, California (center to center) and 17 miles NW of San Francisco, California. It is in Marin county. The town is part of the San Francisco metro area. The population of Fairfax is 7,319.

The People and Families of Fairfax

In Fairfax, about 46% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Fairfax.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairfax had a median family income of $68,308. The people of Fairfax can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the town. A sizable number of people in the town work from home. Notably, Fairfax is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.

Political Inclinations

Among Fairfax political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $47,784. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Fairfax Housing

Of the housing in Fairfax, approximately 62% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the town than most places in California.

Commuting

In Fairfax, 79% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Fairfax makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The town offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

Fairfax strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFairfax Well-Paid Single Women
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fairfax Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Fairfax Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Fairfax College Educated Adults
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Fairfax Low Property Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Fairfax Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Fairfax, CA

Comparing Fairfax to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population69
Racial Diversity61
Male Share of the Population52
Senior Citizens24
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals85
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built31
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime68

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