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Fairfax, MO


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Fairfax, Missouri

Fairfax, Missouri is 48 miles NW of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 69 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Atchison county. The population of the city is 645.

The People and Families of Fairfax

In Fairfax, about 63% of adults are married. Adults in Fairfax are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Fairfax.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairfax had a median family income of $37,841.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Fairfax.

Fairfax Housing

Of the housing in Fairfax, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Fairfax are lower than most places in Missouri.

Commuting

In Fairfax, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFairfax Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Fairfax Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Fairfax, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population109
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women77
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built32
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