Fairfax, MN55332

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$177,000
0.5% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$58,200
7.5% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
138
106.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
N/A
Median Rent
$715
16.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$695
0.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$715
0.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A

Property Listings — Fairfax, MN

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fairfax, MN is 138. This is a increase of 106.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$246,000-13.0%
Listing Count
679.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.3%79.0%
Days on Market
138106.0%
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Demographics — Fairfax, MN

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fairfax, MN has a population of 1,710, which has increased by 3.8% over the past 5 years. Fairfax, MN is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.5% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
1,7103.8%
% Under 18
23.7%19.7%
% Seniors
26.1%7.4%
% WFH
8.5%-18.3%
% w/ College Degree
12.1%17.5%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fairfax, MN is a predominantly white area, with 78.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fairfax, MN is hispanic, making up 17.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.7% of the population in Fairfax, MN, and this percentage has increased by 106.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
78.2%-9.6%
% Black
0.0%-100.0%
% Hispanic
17.0%66.7%
% Asian
1.1%-26.7%
% Foreign Born
9.7%106.4%
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Mortgage and Risk — Fairfax, MN

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 36 mortgage originations in Fairfax, MN, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 39.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Fairfax, MN. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
36
% Conventional Loans
72.0%
% Government Loans
28.0%
% Investor Loans
6.0%
% Second Loans
0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
6.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Fairfax, MN

Fairfax, MN lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
28
Total Units Section 8
26
% Rentals under Section 8
23.3%
% Occupied Section 8
71.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 Bedroom$125$695$820
2 Bedroom$285$715$1,000
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,400
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,690

Affordability — Fairfax, MN

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio2.9
Median Home Price$177,000
Median Household Income$58,200

Fairfax, MN — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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