How much are property taxes in Fairfax (community), CA?
Homeowners in Fairfax (community), CA pay a median of $2,722 (±$1,069) a year in real estate taxes (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25103).
Homes with a mortgage pay a median of $3,697.
Homes without a mortgage pay a median of $1,364.
That is about 1.1% of the median home value of $244,400.
Figures last updated on .
- Median real estate taxes
- $2,722 (±$1,069)
- With a mortgage
- $3,697
- Without a mortgage
- $1,364
- Share of median value
- 1.1%
Real estate taxes in Fairfax (community) against Kern County, its state and the nation
| Fairfax (community) | Kern County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median real estate taxes | $2,722 (±$1,069) | $2,984 (±$55) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Homes with a mortgage | $3,697 (±$2,041) | $3,344 (±$71) | $5,839 (±$17) | $3,489 |
| Homes without a mortgage | $1,364 (±$386) | $2,348 (±$64) | $3,825 (±$19) | $2,576 |
| Median home value | $244,400 (±$95,228) | $338,300 (±$2,944) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
In Fairfax (community), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Kern County ($2,984).
It is also lower than in California ($5,124).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
In Kern County, Fairfax (community) ranks 13 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median real estate taxes.
Statewide, it ranks 780 of 1,056.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Taxes as a share of home value in Fairfax (community)
The median tax ($2,722) is 1.1% of the median home value ($244,400).
Across Kern County the same ratio is 0.9%.
Across California it is 0.7%.
This is a ratio of two medians, a rough effective rate: not the tax rate or mill rate the town, county or school district sets, and not any one home’s bill.
Owners report what they paid and what they think their home is worth; the assessor’s office publishes the actual rates and assessments.
Median real estate taxes in places near Fairfax (community)
| Place | Distance | Median real estate taxes | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfax (community) | — | $2,722 (±$1,069) | — |
| East Niles | 1.6 mi | $2,287 (±$213) | Not measurably different |
| Potomac Park | 2.1 mi | $1,793 (±$235) | Not measurably different |
| Hillcrest | 2.6 mi | $2,680 (±$364) | Not measurably different |
| Cottonwood (Kern County) | 2.9 mi | $2,068 (±$1,085) | Not measurably different |
| Bakersfield Country Club | 3.0 mi | $4,223 (±$348) | Higher |
| East Bakersfield | 3.4 mi | $2,369 (±$361) | Not measurably different |
| Casa Loma | 3.7 mi | $1,973 (±$1,087) | Not measurably different |
| Rexland Acres | 4.6 mi | $1,844 (±$546) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bakersfield Country Club, CA ($4,223).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median real estate taxes across Kern County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Squirrel Mountain Valley | $3,475 (±$668) |
| 8 | Rosamond | $3,386 (±$220) |
| 9 | Tehachapi | $3,074 (±$682) |
| 10 | Benton Park | $3,008 (±$588) |
| 11 | Pine Mountain Club | $2,906 (±$588) |
| 12 | Greenacres | $2,831 (±$349) |
| 13 | Fairfax (community) | $2,722 (±$1,069) |
| 14 | Hillcrest | $2,680 (±$364) |
| 15 | Frazier Park | $2,664 (±$731) |
| 16 | Shafter | $2,634 (±$243) |
| 17 | Arvin | $2,461 (±$170) |
| 18 | Oildale | $2,451 (±$227) |
| 19 | Ridgecrest | $2,448 (±$134) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Kern County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Fairfax (community) is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fairfax (community)
How much are property taxes in Fairfax (community)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Fairfax (community), CA is $2,722 (±$1,069) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the property tax rate in Fairfax (community)?
The Census Bureau does not publish tax rates; as a rough guide, the median tax paid is 1.1% of the median home value in Fairfax (community), and the actual rate is set by the town, county and school district.
Are property taxes in Fairfax (community) higher than in Kern County?
In Fairfax (community), the median real estate tax is not measurably different from Kern County ($2,984).
It is also lower than in California ($5,124).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($3,119).
Sources
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax CDP, California
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax CDP, California
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfax CDP, California
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Fairfax CDP, California (place:23158, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25103_002E, B25103_002M, B25103_003E, B25103_003M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .
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