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Population in 2010: 4,285.
Population change since 2000: +13.8%
 
Males: 2,130  (49.7%)
Females: 2,155  (50.3%)
Median resident age:

38.7 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05454.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $91,474 (it was $51,769 in 2000)
Fairfax:

$91,474
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,667 (it was $18,632 in 2000)

Fairfax town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $372,800 (it was $126,500 in 2000)
Fairfax:

$372,800
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $315,920; detached houses: $330,047; townhouses or other attached units: $317,666; in 2-unit structures: $273,445; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $369,333; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $248,038; mobile homes: $115,386
March 2022 cost of living index in Fairfax: 99.3 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Fairfax, VT (2010)
    • 4,14596.7%White alone
    • 571.3%Hispanic
    • 320.7%Two or more races
    • 220.5%Asian alone
    • 150.4%Black alone
    • 130.3%American Indian alone
    • 10.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Fairfax detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Fairfax, Vermont as of April 30, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Fairfax is 429 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: English (20.1%), French (20.1%), Irish (17.1%), French Canadian (11.4%), United States (11.0%), German (7.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 400 feet

Land area: 40.2 square miles.

Population density: 107 people per square mile   (very low).

Fairfax, Vermont map

73 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.9%
Vermont:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Fairfax town:

1.7% ($2,183)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (139.0 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (190.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (270.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Fletcher, VT (2.2 miles ),
Georgia, VT (2.4 miles ),
Westford, VT (2.6 miles ),
Milton, VT (2.6 miles ),
Cambridge, VT (2.6 miles ),
Fairfield, VT (3.0 miles ),
St. Albans, VT (3.0 miles ),
Jeffersonville, VT (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 44.70 N, Longitude: 73.00 W

Area code: 802

Distribution of median household income in Fairfax, VT in 2022
Fairfax satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 19 buildings, average cost: $274,000
  • 2021: 21 buildings, average cost: $273,000
  • 2020: 19 buildings, average cost: $276,200
  • 2019: 20 buildings, average cost: $232,300
  • 2018: 27 buildings, average cost: $235,400
  • 2017: 28 buildings, average cost: $234,600
  • 2016: 24 buildings, average cost: $201,900
  • 2015: 16 buildings, average cost: $218,600
  • 2014: 23 buildings, average cost: $196,800
  • 2013: 33 buildings, average cost: $215,400
  • 2012: 18 buildings, average cost: $170,200
  • 2011: 14 buildings, average cost: $223,400
  • 2010: 29 buildings, average cost: $190,500
  • 2009: 14 buildings, average cost: $175,500
  • 2008: 16 buildings, average cost: $175,500
  • 2007: 27 buildings, average cost: $175,500
  • 2006: 33 buildings, average cost: $175,600
  • 2005: 37 buildings, average cost: $175,000
  • 2004: 39 buildings, average cost: $177,400
  • 2003: 29 buildings, average cost: $159,900
  • 2002: 38 buildings, average cost: $164,200
  • 2001: 25 buildings, average cost: $85,800
  • 2000: 20 buildings, average cost: $127,100
  • 1999: 44 buildings, average cost: $122,300
  • 1998: 40 buildings, average cost: $119,300
  • 1997: 27 buildings, average cost: $112,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Fairfax, VT residents
Average permit cost in Fairfax, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.3%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Population change in the 1990s: +1,394 (+58.8%).
Most common industries in Fairfax, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (11.1%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (9.9%)
  • Health care (8.6%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (13.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.4%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.4%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (19.2%)
  • Health care (17.6%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Public administration (4.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Fairfax, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Engineers (4.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Engineers (6.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Registered nurses (4.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)

Average climate in Fairfax, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Fairfax, Vermont average temperatures Fairfax, Vermont average precipitation Fairfax, Vermont humidity Fairfax, Vermont wind speed Fairfax, Vermont snowfall Fairfax, Vermont sunshine Fairfax, Vermont clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.4. This is better than average.

City:

56.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.00585. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.00585
U.S.:

0.25132
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 4.81. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.81
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.0619. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0619
U.S.:

1.5147
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 34.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

34.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.36. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.36
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Fairfax-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 36.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 38.3 miles away from Fairfax center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 84.1 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 108.1 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 138.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 11:04:42, a magnitude 3.7 (3.7 ML, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 37.0 miles away from Fairfax center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Franklin County (23) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 19
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 16, Storms: 15, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snow: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Fairfax topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Fairfax:

  • FRANKLIN COUNTY REHAB CENTER LLC (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ST ALBANS, VT)
  • FLETCHER ALLEN HEALTHCARE - ST. ALBANS SATELLITE (Dialysis Facility, about 9 miles away; SAINT ALBANS, VT)
  • NORTHWESTERN MEDICAL CENTER INC Acute Care Hospitals (about 9 miles away; SAINT ALBANS, VT)
  • REDSTONE VILLA (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ST ALBANS, VT)
  • SAINT ALBANS HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; SAINT ALBANS, VT)
  • GREEN MOUNTAIN NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; COLCHESTER, VT)

Amtrak stations near Fairfax:

  • 9 miles: ST. ALBANS (40 FEDERAL ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service.
  • 16 miles: BURLINGTON-ESSEX JUNCTION (ESSEX JUNCTION, 29 RAILROAD AVE.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Fairfax:

  • Saint Michael's College (about 17 miles; Colchester, VT; Full-time enrollment: 2,336)
  • Community College of Vermont (about 17 miles; Winooski, VT; FT enrollment: 3,394)
  • University of Vermont (about 19 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 11,566)
  • Champlain College (about 19 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • SUNY College at Plattsburgh (about 24 miles; Plattsburgh, NY; FT enrollment: 5,934)
  • Norwich University (about 43 miles; Northfield, VT; FT enrollment: 4,221)
  • Middlebury College (about 49 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)

Public high school in Fairfax:

Private high school in Fairfax:

  • AVALON TRIUMVIRATE ACADEMY (Students: 16, Location: 1841 MAIN ST, Grades: 5-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Fairfax:

  • BFA ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 75 HUNT STREET, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Fairfax

Libraries in Fairfax:

  • GEORGIA PUBLIC (Operating income: $71,018; Location: 1697 ETHAN ALLEN HWY; 13,950 books; 690 audio materials; 810 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 19 state licensed databases; 42 print serial subscriptions)
  • FAIRFAX COMMUNITY (Operating income: $62,263; Location: 75 HUNT ST.; 40,670 books; 1,108 audio materials; 553 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 19 state licensed databases; 68 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Fairfax: Merrill Four Corners (A), Maple Grove Campground (B), Fairfax Community Library (C), Fairfax Fire Department (D), Fairfax Rescue Incorporated (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Fairfax: Saint Lukes Catholic Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Kingsbury Cemetery (1), Sanderson Cemetery (2), Spafford Cemetery (3), Safford Cemetery (4), Mudgett Cemetery (5), Keezer Cemetery (6), Beaver Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Saint Albans Reservoir South (A), Saint Albans Reservoir North (B), Fairfax Falls Pond (C), Silver Lake (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Swift Brook (A), Stones Brook (B), Polly Brook (C), Mill Brook (D), Tracy Brook (E), Beaver Brook (F), Wilkins Brook (G), Browns River (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Georgia Family Fun Center (Arcades & Amusements; Route 7) (1), CBA Travel (Tours & Charters; 82 Windtop Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotel: The Inn at Buck Hollow Farm (2150 Buck Hollow Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Birthplace of: Israel B. Richardson - Union Army general.

Franklin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Fairfax and their reported violations in the past:

FAIRFAX WATER DEPT (Population served: 1,550, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-26-2006), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-26-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-26-2006), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-26-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-24-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
ARROWHEAD INDUSTRIAL PARK (Address: 125 YANKEE PARK RD , Population served: 224, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
COUNTRY PANTRY DINER (Population served: 110, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JUN-05-2006), St Boil Water Order (JUN-05-2006), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUN-05-2006), St Public Notif requested (JUN-05-2006), St Public Notif received (JUN-09-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (SEP-02-2005), St Boil Water Order (SEP-02-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-02-2005), St Public Notif requested (SEP-02-2005), St Public Notif received (2 times from SEP-08-2005 to SEP-08-2005), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
FAIRFAX HEIGHTS WATER CO (Address: 37 HEIGHTS RD , Population served: 100, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1999, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-19-1999), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-19-1999), St Public Notif received (MAR-05-2000), St AO (w/penalty) issued (OCT-09-2000)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-1999, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule
FAIRFAX FIRE DISTRICT 1 (Address: 42 WINDTOP RD , Population served: 80, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-11-2012), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-11-2012), St Boil Water Order (DEC-11-2012), St Public Notif requested (DEC-11-2012), St Public Notif received (DEC-26-2012), St Compliance achieved (JAN-22-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-29-2011), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-29-2011), St Public Notif received (DEC-29-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-29-2011), St Boil Water Order (DEC-29-2011), St Compliance achieved (DEC-30-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-15-2011), St Formal NOV issued (APR-15-2011), St Compliance achieved (JUN-20-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-20-2006), St Public Notif requested (JAN-20-2006), St Public Notif received (FEB-02-2006), St Compliance achieved (JAN-29-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-08-2008), St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-08-2008), St Public Notif requested (DEC-08-2008), St Other (DEC-08-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAR-17-2011)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2006, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (DEC-15-2006), St Public Notif requested (DEC-15-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-03-2007), St Compliance achieved (SEP-25-2009)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
COLONIAL ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSN (Address: 42 COLONIAL RD #102 , Population served: 79, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • OCCT/SOWT Study/Recommendation - In APR-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-30-2007), St Formal NOV issued (APR-30-2007), St Public Notif received (MAY-22-2007), St Compliance achieved (FEB-03-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2005, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-17-2006), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-17-2006), St Public Notif received (MAR-31-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-26-2006), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-26-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-11-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2005 and DEC-2005, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-26-2006), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-26-2006), St Public Notif received (JUL-11-2006), St Compliance achieved (APR-26-2011)
EASTFIELD CONDOMINIUM ASSN INC (Address: 6 EAST RD UNIT 103 , Population served: 63, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (JUN-13-2013), St Formal NOV issued (JUN-13-2013), St Boil Water Order (JUN-13-2013), St Public Notif requested (JUN-13-2013), St Public Notif received (JUN-26-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUN-26-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (AUG-10-2012), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-10-2012), St Public Notif requested (AUG-10-2012), St Boil Water Order (AUG-10-2012), St Compliance achieved (AUG-22-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (FEB-10-2012), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-10-2012), St Boil Water Order (FEB-10-2012), St Public Notif requested (FEB-10-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-13-2012), St Public Notif received (MAY-23-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-15-2010), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-15-2010), St Public Notif requested (DEC-15-2010), St Boil Water Order (DEC-15-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-08-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2011, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (FEB-21-2012), St Tech Assistance Visit (FEB-21-2012), St Public Notif requested (FEB-21-2012), St Public Notif received (JUN-26-2012)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2007, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-03-2008), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-03-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAR-17-2011)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 minor monitoring violations
  • 25 regular monitoring violations
NEW HORIZONS CHILDREN CENTER (Address: 86 HUNT ST , Population served: 61, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 22 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

77.1%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

9.0%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.7%
Whole state:

3.6%
238 people in state prisons in 2000

Banks with branches in Fairfax (2011 data):

  • Union Bank: Fairfax Branch at Route 104, branch established on 2002/04/22. Info updated 2011/12/28: Bank assets: $551.8 mil, Deposits: $474.3 mil, headquarters in Morrisville, VT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 17 total offices, Holding Company: Union Bankshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Fairfax:

Marital status in Fairfax, VT
  • Never married: 24.9%
  • Now married: 61.9%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 3.8%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Fairfax:

  • High school or higher: 86.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 28.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.4
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Fairfax, VT (based on Franklin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic16,52615
Mainline Protestant3,08528
Evangelical Protestant8748
Other2163
Orthodox--
None27,045-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
This county:

3.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 8
Here:

1.67 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 37
Franklin County:

7.74 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 35
Franklin County:

7.32 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.3%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Franklin County:

26.4%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.2%
Vermont:

13.3%

Businesses in Fairfax, VT

  • FedEx: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Fairfax:

  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WVMT (620 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVAA (1390 AM; 5 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, KDR, LLC)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WEAV (960 AM; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTWK (1070 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WRSA (1420 AM; 1 kW; ST. ALBANS, VT)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WJOY (1230 AM; 1 kW; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Fairfax:

  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WLFE-FM (102.3 FM; ST. ALBANS, VT; Owner: CHAMPLAIN COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCEL (91.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WCPV (101.3 FM; ESSEX, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WGLY-FM (91.5 FM; BOLTON, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WBTZ (99.9 FM; PLATTSBURGH, NY; Owner: PLATTSBURGH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXLU (88.3 FM; PERU, NY; Owner: THE ST. LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXZO (96.7 FM; WILLSBORO, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIZN (106.7 FM; VERGENNES, VT; Owner: BURLINGTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYUL (94.7 FM; CHATEAUGAY, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WGMT (97.7 FM; LYNDON, VT; Owner: VERMONT BROADCAST ASSOCIATES, INC.)
  • WDOT (95.7 FM; DANVILLE, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING INC)
  • WXXX (95.5 FM; SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: SISON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOKO (98.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W207AX (89.3 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Fairfax:

  • WPTZ (Channel 5; NORTH POLE, NY; Owner: HEARST-ARGYLE STATIONS, INC.)
  • WVNY (Channel 22; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: C-22 FCC LICENSEE SUBSIDIARY, LLC)
  • W52CD (Channel 52; ST. ALBANS, VT; Owner: VERMONT LOW POWER TV, LP)
  • W16AL (Channel 16; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCAX-TV (Channel 3; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: MT. MANSFIELD TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W54CV (Channel 54; BARRE, VT; Owner: NYN, LLC)
Fairfax fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Fairfax fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 31.2mTotal length
  • $5,054,000Total costs
  • 79,640Total average daily traffic
  • 8,244Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Fairfax, VT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 1Before 1900
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 42000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Fairfax, VT

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Fairfax)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Fletcher Rd 1.29 Km West Toward Fletcher From Fairfax And Rte 104 (Lat: 44.669500 Lon: -72.995694), Type: Pole, Structure height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPPP308,
    Assigned Frequencies: 173.337 MHz, Grant Date: 11/18/2014, Expiration Date: 12/30/2024, Certifier: Randy Devine, Registrant: Clark Communication Electronics, 18 Landfill Rd., Milton, VT 05468, Phone: (802) 893-7078, Fax: (802) 893-4732, Email:

  • Belleview Hill (Lat: 44.782278 Lon: -73.064583), Type: Tower, Structure height: 8 m, Overall height: 9 m, Call Sign: WQDE223,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.165 MHz, Grant Date: 06/10/2015, Expiration Date: 08/03/2025, Certifier: Daniel Vanslette, Registrant: Cara Enterprises Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Fairfax)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

6
  • Aircraft: AMERICAN CHAMPION AIRCRAFT 8KCAB (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING AEIO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 106AC, N106AC, N-106AC, Serial Number: 648-91, Year manufactured: 1991, Airworthiness Date: 07/15/1991, Certificate Issue Date: 12/12/2016
    Registrant (LLC): Upside Down Vt LLC, 51 Lawton Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172M (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 19811, N19811, N-19811, Serial Number: 17260774, Year manufactured: 1972, Certificate Issue Date: 01/20/2006
    Registrant (Individual): Benjamin L Dow, 108 Georgia Mtn Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150M (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 81 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 66768, N66768, N-66768, Serial Number: 15076262, Year manufactured: 1974, Airworthiness Date: 10/30/1974, Certificate Issue Date: 02/03/2005
    Registrant (Co-Owned): John K Ludemann, 22 Paige Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454, Other Owners: Lisa R Ludemann
  • Aircraft: AEROSTAR INTERNATIONAL INC S53A (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: None
    N-Number: 7161S, N7161S, N-7161S, Serial Number: S53A-3025, Year manufactured: 1996, Airworthiness Date: 08/20/1996, Certificate Issue Date: 09/12/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Jonathan L Caissy, Po Box 278, Fairfax, VT 05454
  • Aircraft: MORELLI WILLIAM ZNITH ZODIC CH601HDS (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: SUBARU ALL MDLS A/B (400 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 812BM, N812BM, N-812BM, Serial Number: 6-3798, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 12/09/2000, Certificate Issue Date: 05/19/2000
    Registrant (Individual): William Morelli, 105 Brick Church Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 08/02/2020
  • Aircraft: ROACH JOHN E CHALLENGER II (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 503 DCDI (52 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 7027C, N7027C, N-7027C, Serial Number: CH2-0405-CW-2622, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 06/14/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 08/02/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Francis Edward Hackett, 192 Buck Hollow Rd, Fairfax, VT 05454
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/28/2018

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 18. The highest number of fires - 33 took place in 2008, and the least - 7 in 2002. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Fairfax, VT When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (52.4%), and Outside Fires (33.6%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Fairfax, VT
    • 16152.4%Structure Fires
    • 10333.6%Outside Fires
    • 3812.4%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 51.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Fairfax, VT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Fairfax, VT
  • 65.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 22.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 9.1%Wood
  • 1.6%Electricity
  • 0.8%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Fairfax, VT
  • 74.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 15.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 5.6%Electricity
  • 2.2%Wood
  • 1.7%Utility gas


Fairfax compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 10 pilots and 12 other airmen in this city.
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