Fairfax

Overview for Fairfax, CA

12,328 people live in Fairfax, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $72,870. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,328

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$72,870

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Fairfax, CA

Fairfax has 5,644 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fairfax do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 12,328 people call Fairfax home. The population density is 13,814.756 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,328

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

37

Median Age

51.07 / 48.93%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
5,644

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$72,870

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Fairfax, CA

All ()
Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Fairfax. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
PRIVATE
PreK - 8th
No rating available
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad - West Coast
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
Bnos Devorah High School
PRIVATE
9th - 11th
No rating available
Bais Yaakov School For Girls
PRIVATE
9th - 12th
No rating available
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
4/5
PUBLIC
9th - 12th
1/5
Melrose Avenue Elementary
PUBLIC
K - 5th
4/5

Neighborhood Gallery

Fairfax
Fairfax

Around Fairfax, CA

There's plenty to do around Fairfax, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

91
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
73
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
56
Good Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Wear On Wheels, Susan's Sew Fine, and Marie K Fitness.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 1.77 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.3 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.84 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.57 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.63 miles 36 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.53 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
When you move to Fairfax, you’re not just buying a home, you’re laying down roots in a charming community that you and your family will proudly call home. Located just a short drive from San Francisco, roughly 7,500 residents walk the streets of Fairfax enjoying espresso shots at Fairfax Coffee Roastery, picking out fresh produce from the local farmers market, and grabbing dinner and a drink at Village Sake or the 19 Broadway Bar before heading home and calling it a night. Whether it’s passing ordinances prohibiting plastic bags and chain stores, frequenting local boutique shops, or the general nonconforming character qualities seen while you’re out and about, you’ll quickly notice that each and every person in Fairfax is unique, whole-hearted, and unwavering just like the town itself. Often referred to as “The Little Town that Time Forgot” because of it’s quirky vintage feel, living in Fairfax is a badge of honor that residents wear with pride. As they say, living in Fairfax means living life on your own terms.  If you enjoy outdoor activities surrounded by enchanting nature and residing in a community with friendly and inspiring people while only being one famous bridge away from the world’s greatest city, Fairfax is the perfect town to call home.

Search All Homes

 

Overview for Fairfax, CA

12,328 people live in Fairfax, where the median age is 37 and the average individual income is $72,870. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

12,328

Total Population

37 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$72,870

Average individual Income

Let’s Talk

You’ve got questions and we can’t wait to answer them.