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Fairfax, CA

Fairfax, CA.

Population: 8,406 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fairfax, CA is $1.22M — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.20M after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,150/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.22M

Typical home value

+5.0%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.22M
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.7%
5-year appreciation
+3.2%
10-year appreciation
+41.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.32M
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.20M
Median list price
$1.12M
Median price per sqft
$732
1-year sale-price change
+6.7%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
31
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
104.5%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,150/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$2,574/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$3,003/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,697/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,832/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$5,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Ross Valley Elementary, Ross Valley Charter District
Schools include
Manor Elementary, White Hill Middle, Ross Valley Charter

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tsunami: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
131
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
United Heckathorn Co. (13.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
36.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
21
Days with Good air quality
87
Days with Moderate air quality
8
Highest AQI recorded (year)
66

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,042
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,499

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Muir Woods National Monument (4 mi)
National parks include
Muir Woods National Monument, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Fort Point National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
San Rafael Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
63
Hospitals include
ST ROSE HOSPITAL, PENINSULA MEDICAL CENTER, CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
105
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,518 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
71.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.7%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
91.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
94,533
Average weekly wage
$1,809
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
149

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FairfaxState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.22M$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$1.20M$696,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$3,150/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$10,001$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fairfax, CA?
$1.22M.
What is the median sale price in Fairfax, CA?
$1.20M.
How long do homes take to sell in Fairfax, CA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Fairfax, CA?
Typical rent: $3,150/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fairfax, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide, tsunami.
Is Fairfax, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fairfax, CA. 131 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fairfax, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fairfax, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fairfax, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fairfax, CA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fairfax, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fairfax, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 21. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fairfax, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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