Quality of Life and Culture in Fairfax, MN

Overview

Fairfax is a small town in the state of Minnesota with a population of 1,334. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Fairfax has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (D) Fair
Cultural Diversity: (A) Excellent
Residents: Families
School Rating: (B) Good
Safety Rating: (C) Average
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 21.9 minutes
Walkability: (A) Excellent
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Fairfax, MN

Employment and Income	Fairfax	Minnesota	United States
Per Capita Income	$23,826	$32,954	$32,693
Median Household Income	$51,638	$65,641	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	4.6%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	6.3%	7.7%	10.5%

Age	Fairfax	Minnesota	United States
Median Age	37.1	41.4	42.3

Gender	Fairfax	Minnesota	United States
Male	50.0%	50.4%	49.8%
Female	50.0%	49.6%	50.2%

Race	Fairfax	Minnesota	United States
White	72.6%	88.3%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	1.6%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	2.9%	2.7%
Asian	1.6%	1.3%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	18.2%	1.7%	2.7%
Multiracial	7.6%	4.1%	5.2%

Housing Information	Fairfax	Minnesota	United States
Median Home Price	$77,100	$165,036	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$422	$702	$801
Family Households	52.3%	52.3%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	22.2%	22.2%	26.2%
Homeowners	82.6%	77.9%	72.9%
Renters	17.4%	22.1%	27.1%

Education	Fairfax	Minnesota	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	10.0%	5.9%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	36.3%	36.3%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	28.3%	23.0%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	11.4%	12.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	6.8%	15.5%	15.0%