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Fairfax
  • Neighborhood in Los Angeles, CA
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Neighborhood
Los Angeles

Fairfax

#12 in Best Neighborhoods to Live in Los Angeles
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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    unavailable
  3. Housing
    D+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A minus
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D+
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
Fairfax is a neighborhood in Los Angeles, California with a population of 13,166. Fairfax is in Los Angeles County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Fairfax offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Fairfax there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Fairfax and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fairfax are above average.
About Fairfax...
Population
13,166
Neighborhood in
Los Angeles
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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,691,147
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$2,123
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    71%
  • Own
    29%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    333.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    0
    6.1
  • Rape
    40.7
  • Robbery
    430.1
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    1,676.1
    500.1
  • Theft
    3,433.7
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    363.4
    284

Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$117,982
National
$69,021
Families with Children
16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44%
    21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    11%
    26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    11%
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