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Fairfax, OH


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Fairfax, Ohio

Fairfax, Ohio is 47 miles E of Cincinnati, Ohio. The village is part of the Cincinnati metro area. The population of Fairfax is 1,938.

The People and Families of Fairfax

In Fairfax, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairfax had a median family income of $47,778.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Fairfax.

Fairfax Housing

Of the housing in Fairfax, approximately 81% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Fairfax, 89% of commuters drive to work. Fairfax offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyFairfax Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fairfax Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Fairfax Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Fairfax Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Fairfax Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Fairfax, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women97
Well-Paid Single Men86
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity66
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home57

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Affordability of Property Taxes33
Affordability of Rents22
Housing Recently Built23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime1010
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