Overview
Fairfax is a friendly town, large enough to provide shopping convenience in town, but small enough to foster a true sense of community, where neighbors know each other and meet in the pleasant downtown areas. San Geronimo Valley offers forested hills and open spaces.

Schools
The Ross Valley School District is an elementary/middle school district serving the central Marin communities of San Anselmo and Fairfax. Most Ross Valley graduates attend Sir Francis Drake High School in the Tamalpais Union High School District. The district includes four schools: Brookside Elementary School, Manor Elementary School, Wade Thomas School (K-5) and White Hill School (6-8.) The Lagunitas School District is a K-8 district on two adjoining campuses: Lagunitas Elementary School and San Geronimo Valley Elementary School. Both sites are located in the center of the San Geronimo Valley which includes the towns of Forest Knolls, Lagunitas, San Geronimo and Woodacre. Lagunitas School District students reside in the Tamalpais High School District.

Parks & Recreation
This community is ideal for outdoor lovers. There is one main park and nearby hiking and biking trails around Bon Tempe, Lagunitas and Alpine lakes.

Demographics
Moderately sized town
Population (as of 2000 Census): 7,319
Median age approximately: 39
Median household income: slightly under $77,000
Percentage of Single Households: 46.1%
Percentage of Married Households: 53.9%
Percentage of Families (with children): 65.5%
Sources: Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau

Weather
Average temperature is 59 degrees. Average high is 70 degrees. Average low: 48 degrees. From July to September, highs go into the 80’s. Not much fog, therefore, it is hotter in summer than communities closer to the coast.

Distance from the Golden Gate Bridge is approximately 16 miles.