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Fairfax

Vermont · 1,099 residents · 1.893 sq mi
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Fairfax has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,250. Population has grown 24% since 2023. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $336,800. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,099
+24%since 2023
from 886 in 2023
2015 – 2024
581 / sq mi
+24%since 2023
from 468 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
40.3
−17%since 2023
from 48.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20152024
6528059591K1K201520202024Fairfax
20241K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$71,250
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
$39,609
+6%since 2023
from $37,402 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
13.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.399
−16%since 2023
from 0.473 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$336,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $348,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2015 – 2024
$1,056
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,009 in 2023
US average: $1,442
52.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 37.0% in 2023
47.1% rent
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
42.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.7
−23%since 2023
from 6.2 in 2023
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(886)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,060)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(7)
Diversity Score8.6%(95)
9
from 0 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

51.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
14.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.2 min
−5%since 2023
from 29.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
66.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
22.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
9.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
7.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
63.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
68.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
53.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.8%
−16.9 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
97.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fairfax, Vermont?

Fairfax, Vermont has about 1,099 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fairfax, Vermont?

The typical household in Fairfax, Vermont earns about $71,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fairfax, Vermont expensive?

In Fairfax, Vermont, the median home is worth about $336,800, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Fairfax, Vermont?

About 51.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fairfax, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fairfax, Vermont?

About 13.9% of people in Fairfax, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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