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Fairfax, VT

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Population
1,099
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
371 ft
Median Home Value
$336,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$71,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Fairfax

Set among the rolling hills of northern Vermont, Fairfax offers a relaxed, rural lifestyle with mountain views and an easy commute to Burlington and St. Albans. The Lamoille River winds through the south side of town, surrounded by open farmland, quiet back roads, and thick woods. With around 5,000 residents, it has plenty of space to spread out while still keeping everyday conveniences within reach.

Fairfax Vermont Snowscape

Daily life often revolves around Bellows Free Academy, the local K-12 school that brings the community together for sports, theater, and town events. Outdoors, you can spend weekends fishing or kayaking along the Lamoille River, visiting Fairfax Falls, or walking past the historic Maple Street Covered Bridge. It is a quiet, friendly place where you can enjoy Vermont's natural landscape while staying connected to nearby towns.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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