Community Type: Town Population: ~7,400
Vibe: Funky, creative, outdoorsy, artsy
Fairfax is the bohemian/funky heart of Marin — a town that resisted chain stores, has a strong local music scene, supports independent artists, and draws mountain bikers, hikers, and creative types. The downtown has a great collection of independent restaurants and bars.
Neighborhoods & Character
Downtown Fairfax has a funky, welcoming feel with live music venues, quirky shops, and excellent casual restaurants. Residential neighborhoods climb steeply into the hills. You can be minutes from town yet feel a million miles away.
Amenities
Grocery stores, shops, restaurants, music venues, and good school district. Close to San Anselmo for more traditional stores.
Nature & Outdoor Access
Direct trailhead access to Mount Tamalpais via the Cascade Canyon trailhead. The Lake Lagunitas and Alpine Lake area of the Marin Municipal Water District is easily accessible. Great mountain biking area.
Things to Consider
Stores are not traditional chain stores. Funky and vibrant community. Small town feel.
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Treat Stop: Stop by Fairfax Scoop – 63 Broadway – organic ice cream in seasonal flavors (think vanilla honey lavender) |
8,564 people live in FAIRFAX, where the median age is 47.7 and the average individual income is $76,454. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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FAIRFAX has 3,544 households, with an average household size of 2.4. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in FAIRFAX do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,564 people call FAIRFAX home. The population density is 601.44 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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