Fairfax, SC

Fairfax, South Carolina

Fairfax, South Carolina is 55 miles SE of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 158 miles S of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Allendale county. The population of the town is 3,206.

The People and Families of Fairfax

In Fairfax, about 20% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Fairfax.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairfax had a median family income of $26,097.

Political Inclinations

Among Fairfax political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Fairfax Housing

Of the housing in Fairfax, approximately 65% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Fairfax are lower than most places in South Carolina.

Commuting

In Fairfax, 91% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Fairfax offers good access to public transportation.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Fairfax, SC

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Fairfax Almanac

Fairfax Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fairfax Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fairfax, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fairfax High Schools (2004)

ALLENDALE-FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL
3581 ALLENDALE-FAIRFAX HIGHWAY
803-584-2311
Serves 511 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

ALLENDALE CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION
1057 REVOLUTIONARY TRAIL S
803-734-0653
A Non-traditional School

Fairfax Colleges

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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