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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.
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.
In 2000, Fairfax had a median family income of $26,097.
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.
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.
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.
Fairfax strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| 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% | |
Comparing Fairfax to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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