Fairfax is the 76th most walkable neighborhood in Oakland with 2,310 residents.
Fairfax has good public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.
Nearby neighborhoods: Wentworth Holland, Fremont, Maxwell Park, Jefferson, Allendale, Seminary and Melrose.
Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Fairfax Oakland.
Fairfax is the 76th most walkable neighborhood in Oakland with a Walk Score of 69.
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Compare Fairfax to other Oakland neighborhoods.
Rank # | Name | Walk Score | Transit Score | Bike Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74 | Highland Terrace | 70 | 56 | 56 |
| 75 | Highland Park | 69 | 55 | 54 |
| 76 | Fairfax | 69 | 50 | 44 |
| 77 | Lynn | 69 | 54 | 64 |
| 78 | Lockwood-Tevis | 69 | 68 | 51 |
There are about 14 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Fairfax.
People in Fairfax can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.
Many nearby public transportation options. Find Fairfax Oakland apartments for rent near public transit.
Fairfax has good public transportation and about 2 bus lines passing through it.
The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Fairfax on public transit.
Minimal bike infrastructure.
Fairfax has more personal crime and more property crime per person than the Oakland average.
Fairfax Crime Rate
Compared to all Oakland neighborhoods.
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