Fairfax: Housing & Real Estate
Housing in Fairfax centers on a median value of $1,163,600, with median rent $2,367 (about the same as Marin County median $2,487; 1.3× higher than California median $1,873). Homeownership rate: 68.9%. That's 1.1× below the Marin County median ($1,291,800); 1.6× higher than the California median ($707,009). A municipal building code is in effect.
- 8.2× annual income — home value vs. household income (vs California 6.9×).
- 41.0 years to break even renting at the median (vs California 31y).
Home Values & Rent
Median home value $1,163,600 — 1.6× the California median ($707,008). Median rent $2,367/month. homeownership rate 68.9% — above the U.S. share of ~65%.
| Median Home Value | $1,163,600 (vs California $707,009) |
|---|---|
| Median Rent | $2,367 (vs California $1,873) |
Other
| Homeownership Rate | 68.9% |
|---|---|
| Median Year Built | 1953 |