Evelyn Howard moving Mar 15, 2026

Hello, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $592,500, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,191 for rent here. Homes are going for about $592,500 on average. Household incomes average around $102,321 in Fairfield. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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