Fairfax, SC Utility & Living Guide

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Fairfax, SC Utility & Living Guide

Fairfax offers a quiet, small-town atmosphere with close-knit community vibes.

Last updated: June 26, 2026
Total Utilities$255/mo
1BR Rent$800/mo
Sales Tax7%
COL Index85 (-10% below national average)
Family Score7/10
Median Home$120,000
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$120/mo

Fairfax Electric Cooperative
🔥 Gas

N/A - Electric only
💧 Water

$45/mo

Fairfax Water Department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Allendale County Waste Management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead $255/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$800/mo
2 Bedrooms$1000/mo
3 Bedrooms$1200/mo
Median Home Price$120,000
Property Tax Rate0.6%
Avg Childcare/mo$600

Affordable housing market with modest home prices. Limited inventory but low competition for buyers.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

85

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-10% below national average

Groceries

88

Transportation

90

Healthcare

95

Childcare/mo

$600

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax7%
Property Tax Rate0.6%
<p>State 6% + County 1%</p>

South Carolina income tax rates from 0% to 7%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
7/10
Safety Index

65

Higher = safer
School Rating

5/10

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$600/mo

City Pulse

Population Trend
-2% (declining)
Political Climate
Strongly conservative
Business Momentum
Low with key industries in agriculture and light manufacturing
Top Local Concerns
Job opportunities, youth outmigration, infrastructure maintenance
🚌 Transit for Families

Limited public transit. Sidewalks exist in town center but not all neighborhoods.

🎡 Top Kid Attractions
  • 🎯
    Fairfax Community Park
  • 🎯
    Allendale County Library
  • 🎯
    local high school sports events

Best Neighborhoods for Families

Quiet streets near the elementary school are most family-friendly. Some historic homes available near downtown.

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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse

Live Local News

No local business licenses required for home-based businesses under $5,000 revenue

Manufacturing jobs stable but declining. New solar farm project bringing temporary construction jobs.

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📊 Fairfax — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs

Summer AC costs peak around $150/month. Winter heating costs remain low due to mild winters.

🏛️ Local Tax Details

Fairfax ZIP 29827: Property tax millage rate 0.6%, no local surtaxes

👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness

6/10: Decent sidewalks in commercial areas but limited park accessibility

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