Fairfax

Fairfax is a community nestled in the hills and small valleys of the Upper Ross Valley.
 

Welcome to Fairfax

Originally part of a Spanish land grant, it was subsequently passed along to Charles Snowden Fairfax, a Scottish Baron who moved here with his wife in 1855 lured west by gold fever. Convenient railroad service early in this century made Fairfax a favorite weekend and summer retreat for city dwellers. Fairfax was the setting for dozens of early Western movies from 1910 to the early 1920's. Construction of Alpine Dam in 1917 brought a large Italian population to the area, adding to Fairfax's colorful history.
 
The town of Fairfax was incorporated as a city in February of 1931. With its diverse population of 7,000, Fairfax is a community of neighborhoods nestled in the hills and small valleys of the Upper Ross Valley. Located 16 miles north of San Francisco, within easy reach of numerous State and National Recreation Areas, Fairfax offers the best of both work and play while retaining its small-town Bohemian atmosphere.
 
 
 

Overview for Fairfax, CA

7,605 people live in Fairfax, where the median age is 48.5 and the average individual income is $59,011. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,605

Total Population

48.5 years

Median Age

High

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

$59,011

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Fairfax, CA

Population Households Employment

Fairfax has 3,410 households, with an average household size of 2.22. 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. 7,605 people call Fairfax home. The population density is 3,413.21 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

7,605

Total Population

High

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

48.5

Median Age

46.55 / 53.45%

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
3,410

Total Households

2.22

Average Household Size

$59,011

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

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

Schools in Fairfax, CA

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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.
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Around Fairfax, CA

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

81
Very Walkable
Walking Score
56
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Robson-Harrington Park, Vibrant Roots Wellness, and The Pilates Method With Kimberley Michelle.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Robson-Harrington Park Logo
Active 1.8 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Vibrant Roots Wellness Logo
Active 0.28 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
The Pilates Method With Kimberley Michelle Logo
Active 2.06 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
CAMP EDMO - North Bay Logo
Active 4.78 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Z-Ultimate Self Defense Studios Logo
Active 3.78 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Derma Pure Aesthetics Logo
Beauty 3.9 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars

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Work With Allison

Allison’s passion in real estate stemmed from her father who was an architect, and from her mother who earned the title of Entrepreneur of the Year. Allison loves to find art in architecture, and get the deal done. Her talent is to find value and see how to transform properties into a wonderful space to live.

Contact

Contact Details

Allison Salzer

Phone

(415) 297-2110

Email

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Address

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