American Canyon, CA vs Fairfax, VA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
American Canyon
64.1
#1715 nationally
Fairfax
70.4
#1102 nationally
Fairfax leads in crime level (2.5 vs 8.9). Fairfax leads in walk score (54 vs 36). Fairfax leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 33.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | American Canyon, CA | Fairfax, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.1 (#1715) | 70.4 (#1102) |
| Population | 21,347 | 25,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $738,626 | $787,568 |
| Median Household Income | $122,694 | $128,708 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+35.0 |
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64.1 Score
American Canyon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$738,626
Population
21,347
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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70.4 Score
Fairfax, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$787,568
Population
25,144
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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