Fairfax, IA
1 neighborhoods · 3,656 residents · Iowa
A
89/100
96
Safety Score
95
Affordability
$125K
Median Income
$284K
Median Home Value
Is Fairfax, IA a Good Place to Live?
Fairfax receives an overall livability grade of A (89/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores A+ (96/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A+ (95/100) with a median household income of $125,352 and median home values around $283,600.
About 44.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.7%. 90% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 38.
$1,352
Median Rent/mo
44.2%
College Educated
3.7%
Unemployment
90%
Owner-Occupied
38
Median Age
3,656
Population
1
Zip Codes
Linn
County
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Neighborhoods in Fairfax
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52228Linn Co. | 89 A | 96 | 95 | $125K | $284K | 3,656 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.