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Moving to Fairfax, CA
$1,349,000Median listing price
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About Fairfax
Fairfax is a bohemian Marin County town of about 7,500 at the foot of Mount Tamalpais, known for its funky downtown, live-music scene, and trail access into the Mount Tamalpais watershed. A gateway to West Marin, it draws outdoor lovers and artists with its small-town, counterculture character.
Home prices in Fairfax
The median listing price in Fairfax is $1,349,000.
Top places in Fairfax
- Downtown Fairfax — independent shops, cafes, and restaurants (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Fairfax Theatre marquee and live-music venues along Broadway.
- Peri Park — central park with playground and ball fields.
- Elliott Nature Preserve and San Anselmo Creek (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Bon Tempe Lake and the Mount Tamalpais watershed trails (nearby).
- 19 Broadway — longtime live-music nightclub.
Commuting from Fairfax
- No rail service; Golden Gate Transit buses connect to San Rafael and San Francisco.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, US-101, and the Golden Gate Bridge: ~45–70 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).
Fairfax FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fairfax, CA?
The median listing price in Fairfax is $1,349,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Fairfax, CA?
No rail service; Golden Gate Transit buses connect to San Rafael and San Francisco.
Town links
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.