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Fairfax, MN
City in Renville County, Minnesota.
Population
1,088
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
831
ZIP codes
0
Fairfax and its ZIP codes
Fairfax at a glance
- Fairfax is about 12 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,172 a year, 32% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,300 (65% below Minnesota) and median rent is $432 a month.
Local data for Fairfax, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfax, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,172
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$116,300
Median rent
$432/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.2%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (450), Mexican Americans (146), Norwegian Americans (138).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Renville County. PPP loans are for Fairfax.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,036
5,595 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,878
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $8,919 per person
How people get to work
Fairfax, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled19.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfax, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
549
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 6°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfax, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.2%
U.S. 33.3% +6.9 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Fairfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinCity | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| GibbonCity | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MorganCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MortonCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| EvanCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| HectorCity | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| EssigCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Buffalo LakeCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Sleepy EyeCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| LafayetteCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| StewartCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| CobdenCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| Bird IslandCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| WinthropCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Redwood FallsCity | 19 mi | 5.3 |
| New UlmCity | 19 mi | 10.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfax, MN in?
- Fairfax is in Renville County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Fairfax, MN?
- About 1,088 people live in Fairfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfax?
- Nearby places include Franklin (7.9 mi), Gibbon (9.8 mi), Morgan (13 mi), Morton (13 mi), Evan (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023