Fairfax

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About this Neighborhood

Fairfax sits inside Santa Monica with a walk score of 89—most errands require no car. The dining scene runs deep with 32 restaurants and 8 coffee shops, while air quality holds at AQI 19 and crime registers low, giving the neighborhood an unusually livable profile for a dense urban district. Median rent at $2,331 reflects the coastal premium, but transit at 56 means car-free commuting is viable without being seamless. The fitness and grocery coverage is thin relative to dining, so residents lean on restaurants more than kitchens.

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