At a Glance
Median Income
$41,867
$33,123 per capita
Home Value
$201,900
Zillow: $287,131
Violent Crime
200/100K
4,950/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Fairfield Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairfield Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairfield Beach a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairfield Beach residents earn a median household income of $41,867 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,123. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield Beach is $201,900 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,131. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield Beach reports 200 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,950/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Fairfield Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield Beach has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,159
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density1,756/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,867
Per Capita$33,123
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
B+
Home Value$201,900
Rent
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$287,131
Housing Units755
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent200/100K
Property4,950/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation903 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairfield Beach was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.