Population 4,241 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairfax
Household size in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.28 | 2.69 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.35 | 2.73 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.09 | 2.74 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.14 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.12 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Fairfax are large by national standards, averaging 3.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.28, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Fairfax has the largest households of any Colorado Springs neighborhood.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 36.0 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.0 | 36.2 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.8 | 36.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 37.5 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.6 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.9, Fairfax is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Only two of Colorado Springs' 16 neighborhoods are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 11.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 9.9% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.1% of households in Fairfax, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fairfax
Renters in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.7% | 32.6% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 36.1% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 35.3% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 33.2% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.6 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fairfax is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About one in six owners (16.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.4% | 9.5% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 2.9% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 6.6% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Fairfax: 5.8% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Colorado Springs area.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1984 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1985 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1986 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1990 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Fairfax is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Fairfax has newer homes than most Colorado Springs neighborhoods.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,484 | $1,041 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,555 | $1,168 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,838 | $1,408 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,567 | $1,897 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,083 | +$856 | +$912 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fairfax costs $2,567 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other Colorado Springs neighborhood has higher rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fairfax
Bachelor's degrees in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.0% | 35.2% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.5% | 35.3% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.7% | 38.6% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.8% | 42.0% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fairfax is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 92.9% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.9% | 93.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 94.6% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.2% | 95.3% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Fairfax: 97.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fairfax
| Period | Fairfax | Colorado Springs area | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.7% | 9.2% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 5.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Fairfax has been strong: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Colorado Springs neighborhood has lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fairfax compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax | 3.14 | 35.9 | 8.1% | 21.3% | 5.8% | 1995 | $2,567 | 51.8% | 97.2% | 3.1% |
| Briargate | 2.61 | 36.0 | 8.3% | 36.4% | 3.6% | 2000 | $2,221 | 58.0% | 98.0% | 3.9% |
| Stetson Hills | 2.61 | 34.9 | 8.7% | 32.5% | 5.6% | 2007 | $2,325 | 43.2% | 96.0% | 3.0% |
| Northeast Colorado Springs | 2.25 | 37.5 | 9.5% | 44.5% | 5.1% | 1979 | $1,576 | 37.7% | 94.1% | 7.2% |
| Powers | 2.62 | 34.7 | 11.3% | 36.6% | 5.4% | 1990 | $1,871 | 34.7% | 93.0% | 5.7% |
| Flying Horse | 2.25 | 48.1 | 4.3% | 21.3% | 4.1% | 2010 | $2,667 | 67.7% | 99.9% | 3.9% |
| Northgate | 2.37 | 39.2 | 4.7% | 45.6% | 4.7% | 2011 | $2,105 | 54.8% | 95.9% | 4.8% |
| Black Forest | 2.81 | 47.0 | 6.9% | 4.8% | 3.8% | 2000 | $1,938 | 57.9% | 98.8% | 3.8% |
| Northwest Colorado Springs | 2.29 | 46.6 | 5.0% | 22.5% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,988 | 63.5% | 97.3% | 5.3% |
| East Colorado Springs | 2.06 | 39.8 | 8.6% | 44.0% | 7.0% | 1957 | $1,510 | 39.4% | 94.1% | 5.7% |
| West Colorado Springs | 1.96 | 40.7 | 6.0% | 47.7% | 4.4% | 1973 | $1,403 | 43.7% | 96.8% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fairfax. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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