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Fairfax, VT
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Vermont.
Population
1,099
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
581
ZIP codes
0
Fairfax and its ZIP codes
Fairfax at a glance
- Fairfax is about 8.3 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,250, 12% below the Vermont median of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,800 (6% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,056 a month.
Local data for Fairfax, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfax, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,250
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$336,800
Median rent
$1,056/mo
Homeownership
52.9%
Bachelor's or higher
51.8%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
28.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (165), Irish Americans (157), Italian Americans (112).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Fairfax.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,997
16,625 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,629
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$317M
FY 2026, $6,347 per person
How people get to work
Fairfax, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.5%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfax, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
865
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
132
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 10°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfax, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
7.4%
U.S. 12.1% -4.7 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Fairfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.2 |
| MiltonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.1 |
| CambridgeVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.2 |
| JeffersonvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| St. AlbansCity | 10 mi | 2 |
| Underhill FlatsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| JerichoVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Underhill CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| BakersfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| Essex JunctionCity | 13 mi | 4.6 |
| Jericho CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| South HeroCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| WinooskiCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| South BurlingtonCity | 16 mi | 16.4 |
| BurlingtonCity | 16 mi | 10.3 |
| JohnsonVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfax, VT in?
- Fairfax is in Franklin County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Fairfax, VT?
- About 1,099 people live in Fairfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfax?
- Nearby places include Westford (4.4 mi), Milton (6 mi), Cambridge (6.9 mi), Jeffersonville (9.2 mi), St. Albans (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023