Living in Fairfax, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairfax · Census data 2020–2024
Fairfax has 1,076 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $40,000 (38% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $59,300, the median rent is $602/month.
Fairfax is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fairfax at a glance
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 47.1State: 37
- Median household income
- $40,000State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $59,300State: $199,800
- Median rent
- $602/moState: $1,014
- Homeowners
- 85.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Fairfax a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 14.8%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fairfax
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairfax the median home value is $59,300, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $602 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $964 a month in housing costs.
Fairfax median household income
The median household income in Fairfax is $40,000 and the income per person is $25,692. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Fairfax: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 642
- Owner-occupied
- 85.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.9%
- Vacant
- 31.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.36
31.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fairfax has many vacation and second homes.
Fairfax demographics
- Population
- 1,076
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 21%
- Households
- 442
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairfax ›
Education in Fairfax
15.5% of adults 25 and older in Fairfax have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairfax
- Unemployment rate
- 14.8%State: 5%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 86.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
Fairfax vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 1,076 | $40,000 | $59,300 | $602 |
| Ralston | 328 | $49,821 | $43,900 | $517 |
| Burbank | 104 | $55,625 | $38,800 | — |
| Shidler | 336 | $71,023 | $55,700 | $825 |
| Pawnee | 1,886 | $41,471 | $99,300 | $829 |
| Kaw City | 283 | $54,000 | $124,200 | $738 |
| McCord | 1,553 | $83,125 | $202,400 | $629 |
| Hominy | 3,303 | $37,193 | $82,200 | $666 |
| White Eagle | 331 | $41,667 | $46,000 | $625 |
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What is the median household income in Fairfax, OK?
The median household income in Fairfax is $40,000, 38% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairfax?
The median home value in Fairfax is $59,300, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
How much is rent in Fairfax?
The median gross rent in Fairfax is $602 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Fairfax, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Oklahoma median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 14.8%; a poverty rate of 24.7%.
What is the median age in Fairfax?
The median age in Fairfax is 47.1 years (Oklahoma: 37).
How long is the commute in Fairfax?
The average commute to work in Fairfax is 26 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairfax?
The unemployment rate in Fairfax is 14.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairfax?
15.5% of adults in Fairfax have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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