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Fairfax, California real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Fairfax, CA (Marin County) — Census median home value $1,121,500, county listing prices up about 7.5% over the past year.
Fairfax, CA is in Marin County, within the Marin County region — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 7,523, with a median household income of $131,875. Census data puts Fairfax's median home value at $1,121,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Marin County's current median listing price runs $1,395,000, up about 7.5% over the past year.
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At a glance
Fairfax market snapshot
Population
7,523
Median Household Income
$131,875
Median Home Value (city)
$1,121,500
Median Listing Price (Marin County)
$1,395,000
Median Gross Rent
$2,281/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.5%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fairfax's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $1,121,500. Separately, Marin County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $1,395,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
Regional Price Trend
FHFA's House Price Index for San Rafael, CA (MSAD) shows a +7.5% year-over-year change in its most recent quarter. Marin County's own annual index shows a -0.83% change in 2025.
Population & Income
Fairfax has an estimated population of 7,523 and a median household income of $131,875, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
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What are home values like in Fairfax, CA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Fairfax's median home value at $1,121,500. Marin County's current median listing price runs $1,395,000, up about 7.5% over the past year.
What is the population of Fairfax, CA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Fairfax's population at approximately 7,523.
What's the median rent in Fairfax, CA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Fairfax at approximately $2,281 per month.
What is the median household income in Fairfax, CA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Fairfax at approximately $131,875.
Is the Marin County housing market growing?
FHFA's House Price Index for San Rafael, CA (MSAD) shows a +7.5% year-over-year change in the most recent quarter.
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