Best Places to Live in Fairfax, Kansas

Living in Fairfax, KS is a small, rural town with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The community is made up of friendly, outgoing people who are always willing to help one another. Although the town is small, it has a variety of activities and attractions that make it fun and exciting. There are plenty of parks and trails for people who love the outdoors, as well as local businesses and restaurants for those looking for more urban experiences. The schools are excellent and the locals are proud of their tight-knit community. All in all, Fairfax provides an enjoyable place to live! Capital city - Northeast Kansas, 60 miles west of Kansas City.

State: Kansas
County: Osage County
Metro Area: Topeka Metro Area
City: Fairfax

Zip Codes: No Zip Codes Here.
Cost of Living: -13.4% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 877 ft above sea level

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Fairfax, Ks Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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What Bert Has To Say About Topeka Metro Area

Topeka, the capital of Kansas, is also an agricultural, industrial and transportation center serving a large portion of north and central Kansas. Highlights in the traditionally laid-out downtown include the statehouse, Kansas Museum of History, Brown vs. Board of Education historic site, and Heartland Park, a state-of-the-art motorsports complex. Costs of living and housing prices are low, particularly for a capital city. But property crime rates are high for the region and projected job and income growth are low. That said, a low cost of living brings a high Buying Power Index. There isn’t much to do, and the area has lagged behind other Kansas cities aesthetically, socially and economically. Excellent entertainment and cultural amenities are available in the university town of Lawrence, 20 miles east, and in the Kansas City area.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Fairfax is 3.6% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Fairfax jobs have decreased by 0.4%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Fairfax's cost of living is 13.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Fairfax's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Fairfax, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Osage county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 71.0% to 26.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Fairfax's population is 462 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 24.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 29.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Fairfax is Real Estate: $234,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.0%.

SCHOOLS

Fairfax public schools spend $11,705 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 10.3 students per teacher in Fairfax. More Education

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Housing Market in Fairfax

It's a good time to buy in Fairfax. Home Appreciation is up 11.0% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Fairfax is $234,900.

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