Fairfax, Oakland, CA
Living in Fairfax
Bikeability77
Walkability56
Commute16
Public Transit82
Affordability62
Public Safety22
Airports82
Hospitals45
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation-1k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
68%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian9%
Black36%
Caucasian15%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector56%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation17%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$483kMedian Home Value+$81k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$189 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied+9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached58%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier52%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K48%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas68%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairfax
United States45
California55
San Francisco Metro Area57
Alameda County66
Property Crime in Fairfax
United States48
California56
San Francisco Metro Area74
Alameda County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 1 | 0 |
| May | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Jul | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfax
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding20
Coastal Flooding5
Tsunami2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairfax, Oakland, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairfax, Oakland, CA
Mills College Childrens School
1 miles, E
Julia Morgan School for Girls
1 miles, NE
Spectrum Center
1 miles, E
Patten Academy of Christian Education
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Fairfax, Oakland, CA
Mills College
1 miles, E
Holy Names University
2 miles, NE
Oikos University
2 miles, S
Lincoln University
4 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairfax, Oakland, CA
Highland Hospital
2 miles, NW
Alameda Hospital
3 miles, W
Kaiser Foundation Hospital-Oakland/Richmond
4 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Fairfax, Oakland, CA
San Francisco International Airport
14 miles, SW
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport
32 miles, SE
Stockton Metropolitan Airport
53 miles, E