Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) B
Split Rock Tap and Wheel
Coffee Shop
Taste Kitchen & Table
Coffee Shop
The Coffee Roastery
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
The San Anselmo Coffee Roastery
Coffee Shop
Gelato San Anselmo
Coffee Shop
Marin Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Comforts
Coffee Shop
Java Hub
Coffee Shop
u-top it
Coffee Shop
Viz Bistro
Coffee Shop
Cafe Ross
Coffee Shop
Jelly Donuts
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bagel Street Cafe
Coffee Shop
Mojay's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Banh Mi Zon
Coffee Shop
Royal Ground Coffee
Coffee Shop
Quickly
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Double Rainbow
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Marin Museum of Bicycling
Museum
Fairfax 5 Theaters
Cinema
Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
Attraction
Century Cinema Northgate
Cinema
Little Carson Falls
Attraction
Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Showcase Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bartolini Gallery
Museum
Marin County Historical Society Museum
Museum
Rafael Cinema
Cinema
Dixie Schoolhouse
Museum
Food and Drink (5) F
M & G Burgers
Fast Food
Fairfax Scoop
Sweets
G Liquors
Alcohol
Java Hut
Fast Food
Iron Springs Brewery
Bar
Swirl
Sweets
Hot Wok
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Ludwig's
Alcohol
Matteucci's
Bar
Sonora Taquería
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Aloko
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Jamba Juice
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Sonoma Taco Shop
Fast Food
Silbermann's Ice Cream
Sweets
Pond Farm Brewing Company
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
A&W
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Mayflower Pub
Bar
Belli-Deli
Deli
Fitness (0) F
Isabel Cook Recreation Center
Community Centre
Terra Linda Community Center
Community Centre
Marinwood Fire Department
Community Centre
Marinwood Community Center
Community Centre
San Rafael Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Fairfax Market
Grocery Store
Good Earth Natural Foods
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Quick n Easy Grocery Wine & Liquor
Grocery Store
Andronico's Community Market
Grocery Store
Flour Craft Bakery
Bakery
M.H. Bread & Butter
Bakery
Bolinas ave Market & Liquor
Grocery Store
United Market
Grocery Store
Scotty's Market
Grocery Store
Biscuits and Buns
Bakery
Andy's Sun Valley Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Lotus Chaat and Spices
Grocery Store
Bordenave's French Bread
Bakery
Woodlands Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Arizmendi Bakery
Bakery
Parks (4) A+
Bolinas Park
Park
Andy Peri Memorial Playground
Playground
Bolinas Park
Park
Doc Edgar Park
Park
Lansdale Station Park
Park
Matt Mansen Memorial Field
Park
Oak Park
Park
Oak Park
Park
Faude Park
Park
Faude Open Space Park
Park
Memorial Park Skatepark
Park
Isabel Cook Recreation Center
Park
San Anselmo Millenium Playground
Playground
San Anselmo Memorial Park
Park
Bald Hill Open Space Preserve
Park
Red Hill Community Park
Park
Robson-Harrington Park
Park
Sorich Ranch Park
Park
Creek Park
Park
Imagination Park
Park
Ross Open Space
Park
Bluebs
Park
Ross Open Space
Park
Santa Margarita Valley Park
Park
Freitas Park
Park
Shops (9) A-
Fairfax Lumber and Hardware
Home Improvement
Split Rock Tap and Wheel
Bicycle
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
The Potting Shed
Gift Shop
Hairfax Studio
Hairdresser
Marin Service Course
Bicycle
She's Got Wings
Fashion
Shimmer
Fashion
Bicycle Works
Bicycle
Precision 8 Salon
Hairdresser
Tito Beauty Salon
Beauty
Harmony Beauty Bar
Beauty
Siren Salon
Hairdresser
Sproos Hair Salon
Hairdresser
3 Ring Cycles
Bicycle
Heldford Book Gallery Ltd.
Books
Susan's Store Room
Toys
Illusions Hair Gallery
Hairdresser
Caesar's Cyclery
Bicycle
Alba Salon
Hairdresser
Solstice Bike Works
Bicycle
Breaking Away Bicycles
Bicycle
Ross Grocery
Convenience Store
Kohl's
Department Store
Restoration Hardware Outlet
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Fairfax.
Public Transit Stops (15)
Stops & Stations A+
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Broadway
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Marinda Drive
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Marin Road
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Claus Drive
Bus Stop
Broadway & Bolinas Road
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Oak Tree Lane
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Oak Manor Drive
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Oak Manor Drive
Bus Stop
2535 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
2535 Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Willow Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Kent Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Alhambra Circle
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Alhambra Circle
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Butterfield Road
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Rutherford Avenue
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Meadowcroft Drive
Bus Stop
Olema Way & Sir Francis Drake Boulevard
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Glen Drive
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Rosemont Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & San Anselmo Avenue
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Arroyo Avenue
Bus Stop
Sir Francis Drake Boulevard & Broadmoor Avenue
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Woodside Drive
Bus Stop
Butterfield Road & Woodside Drive
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.6% D-
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fairfax is 203/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime A+

Fairfax crime rates are 722 per 100k, which is 75% lower than California
Property Crime
575 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
147 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Fairfax is $106,474 - which is 67% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$106,474 A+
Unemployment Rate
7.2% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Fairfax Fire Station
Fire Station
Fairfax Police Dept.
Police
Ross Valley Fire District (Station 20)
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Ross Valley Fire Headquarters
Fire Station
Haney Orthodontics
Dentist
Jack's Drug Store
Pharmacy
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Medical Center
Hospital
Kaiser Permanente
Clinic
Woodacre Fire Station
Fire Station
Ross Fire Station #18
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Kentfield Fire District
Fire Station
Alan S. Cascio
Dentist
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Marin County Sheriff
Police
San Rafael Fire Station 57
Fire Station
Kaiser Permanente San Rafael Park Medical Offices
Clinic
Magnolia Family Dentistry
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing C

Fairfax home prices are $858,500 - which is 110% higher than California
Home Price
$858,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
15% A
Home Affordability
8.1x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Fairfax graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
School Test Scores
71% B
High School Grad. Rates
96% A+
Elementary Schools (5) A
Ross Valley Charter
Ross Valley Charter
Manor Elementary
Cascade Canyon School
Brookside Elementary
White Hill Middle
Star Academy
Hidden Valley Elementary
San Anselmo Montessori School
Oak Hill School
Wade Thomas Elementary
San Domenico School
St Anselm School
Sun Valley Elementary
Mark Day School
Montessori De Terra Linda
Vallecito Elementary
St Isabella School
Ross Elementary
Marin County Special Education
Marin'S Community
Dixie Elementary
Irine M Hunt School Of Marin
Adaline E. Kent Middle
Short Elementary
High Schools (0) F
Sir Francis Drake High
Star Academy
Oak Hill School
San Domenico School
The Branson School
Terra Linda High
Phoenix Academy
Marin County Special Education
Marin County Rop
Marin'S Community
Marin County Juvenile Court
Irine M Hunt School Of Marin
Marin Academy
Fusion Academy Marin
Fusion Academy - Marin
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ratings A+

Fairfax has an overall rating of 100% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Fairfax has a Livability Score of 83/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fairfax crime rates are 75% lower than the California average
  • Cost of living in Fairfax is 46% higher than the California average

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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairfax? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bolinas Park
      Andy Peri Memorial Playground
      Bolinas Park
      Doc Edgar Park
      Lansdale Station Park
      Matt Mansen Memorial Field
      Oak Park
      Oak Park

      Entertainment

      Marin Museum of Bicycling
      Fairfax 5 Theaters
      Marin Art & Garden Center, Ross
      Century Cinema Northgate
      Little Carson Falls
      Marin Veterans' Memorial Auditorium
      Showcase Theatre
      Bartolini Gallery

      Food & Drink

      M & G Burgers
      Fairfax Scoop
      G Liquors
      Java Hut
      Iron Springs Brewery
      Swirl
      Hot Wok
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairfax? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Fairfax.
      Drive to Work
      64%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairfax? The cost of living in Fairfax is 203/100 - which is 46% higher than California.
      Fairfax
      203

      103% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fairfax? Fairfax crime rates are 722, which are 75% lower than California
      Total Crime
      722 per 100k people

      69% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 139

      69% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -51%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fairfax? The median income in Fairfax is $106,474 which is 67% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $106,47492% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $51,45572% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      7%

      55% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairfax a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Fairfax home prices? Fairfax home prices are $858,500 - which is 110% higher than California
      Median home value
      $858,500365% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,956106% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      6% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Fairfax have good schools? The Fairfax graduation rate is 96% - which is 20% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      96%

      16% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      71%

      48% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      14% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Fairfax a good place to live? Fairfax has an overall rating of 100% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      100%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      100%

      4 total surveys

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