Apartments for rent in Fairfax, VT

Fairfax, a small town in Vermont, has a population of slightly less than 1,000. Families with young children will fit right in, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the population, while young adults appear in smaller numbers. The town ranks as the second-youngest municipality in the state with an average age of just under 36. Renters tend to be in the minority in the town, and 74% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $1,275 a month, exceeding the state average by $283 a month, relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

Fairfax's average commute time ranks as one of the worst in the state at about 35 minutes, 4th-highest in the state. Many residents (56%) commute to work by car, while public transportation is not used. Not many workers commute on foot.

Fairfax residents have a plethora of industries from which to choose, the most common five of which are public administration, construction, education, manufacturing, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 37% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 13% of the town's population works in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $86K, fifth-highest in Vermont, Fairfax workers are generally well-compensated for their efforts. Fairfax's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Fairfax has a relatively large number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 9% possess a Master's or a Doctorate. Furthermore, 13% possess a Bachelor's degree.