Fairfax has a character that feels both timeless and distinctly Marin. Often compared to Mill Valley in the 1970s, it has held onto a creative, independent spirit that’s increasingly rare. The town center is lively yet unpretentious, with locally owned cafés, music venues, and everyday conveniences that reflect the community’s personality.
Surrounded by open space, Fairfax offers immediate access to some of the area’s best hiking and biking trails, making outdoor living part of daily life. The pace is relaxed, the atmosphere welcoming, and there is a genuine sense of connection among residents.
Fairfax tends to attract those who value authenticity over formality—people drawn to its slightly eclectic nature, strong community feel, and the balance it offers between nature and a vibrant, lived-in town center.
8,564 people live in Fairfax, where the median age is 47.7 and the average individual income is $76,454. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fairfax, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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| Dining | 2.66 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.61 miles | 13 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.49 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.67 miles | 22 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.3 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.63 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.41 miles | 9 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.66 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.37 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.39 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.95 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.62 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.93 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.5 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.6 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Fairfax has 3,544 households, with an average household size of 2.4. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fairfax do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,564 people call Fairfax home. The population density is 601.44 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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