Fairfax is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 2,828 at the time of the 2020 census. It is part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Fairfax was laid out in 1863 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named after Fairfax County, Virginia.
Geography
Fairfax is located along U.S. Route 151, approximately southwest of downtown Cedar Rapids.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.