Fairfax, Oakland, MD
Fairfax — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Fairfax, Oakland, Maryland. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) licensing database.
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Fairfax Neighborhood Overview
Fairfax is a neighborhood in Oakland, California, characterized by its Main market tier and a primary ZIP code of 90033. The housing market here presents a significant contrast between home values and income levels. The median home value stands at $632,200, while the median household income is reported at $92,445. This dynamic contributes to a notably low homeownership rate of 19.7%, with the vast majority of residents being renters, as indicated by a renter-occupied rate of 80.3%.
The rental market in Fairfax shows relative affordability for the area, with a median gross rent of $1,311 per month. The average home size is approximately 950 square feet. An analysis of recent home loan originations reveals a strong preference for conventional financing, with 148 conventional originations out of a total of 174. This far outpaces other loan types, such as 23 FHA originations and 3 VA loan originations, highlighting the specific financial pathways available to buyers in this market.
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Fairfax Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $632K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $51K |
| Homeownership Rate | 19.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 2.2% |
| Market Type | Seller's |
| Market Tier | Main |
| Primary ZIP Code | 90033 |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | |
| Total Mortgage Originations | 174 |
| VA Loan Originations | 3 |
| VA Loan Share | 1.7% |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $798K |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 148 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 23 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Fairfax, Oakland
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Fairfax
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Agent verification for Fairfax is ongoing. Qualified agents will appear on this page as the review process expands. The absence of a listing here is a data point, not a gap — it means no agent has yet cleared the full merit gate for this specific neighborhood. Do not infer or fabricate agent names for Fairfax, Oakland, MD.
Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Maryland Real Estate Commission (MREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-06-02