Colfax is a small and cozy historical town located just northeast of Auburn. It is a great place to live due to its convenient location surrounding highway 80, providing very easy access to Sacramento, Tahoe, or Reno. At an elevation of 2,425 ft, Colfax is perfectly situated in the lower Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Some of the prominent features of Colfax include the train depot, historical museum, chamber of commerce, and the many quaint and unique shops in the downtown area. Due to its close proximity to Auburn, Colfax shares many of the same available activities and draws a similar demographic of those who are enthusiastic about nature and the fresh mountain air.