Fairfax is located in
Marin County. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 6,819, a decrease of 112 since 1990. It was named after Charles Snowden Fairfax, a settler. It was known in the early 20th century for its funicular railroad, a cable-drawn car that carried visitors up the hill.
Accommodations in Fairfax include the Fairfax Inn Bed & Breakfast. There is also a Fairfax, Virginia.
Fairfax is part of the San Francisco, California metro area.
