Fairfax, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
7,523 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
65.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$131,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,121,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,407 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,161 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marin County
2
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
5
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marin County
4
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont Metro Area
7
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 48
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 2 0 57
May 1 0 61
Jun 0 0 66
Jul 0 0 68
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 0 0 67
Oct 1 0 62
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 73% of residents leaning left and 22% leaning right.

Liberal (74%) (22%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 14%
Hillary Clinton 80%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, CA State Senate District 2, CA Assembly District 12, CA
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Schools

Manor Elementary
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Brookside Elementary
1 miles, E • 4.6 star
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Colleges

College of Marin
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Dominican University of California
5 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Contra Costa College
14 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Marinhealth Medical Center
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Novato Community Hospital
8 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

San Francisco International Airport
28 miles, S • 4.6 star
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