At a Glance
Median Income
$102,321
$41,878 per capita
Home Value
$592,500
Zillow: $599,253
Median Rent
$2,191/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
507/100K
1,736/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.8% smoking rate
How Fairfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $102,321 , which is 36% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,878. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,535 business establishments, including 445 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield is $592,500 , 110% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $599,253. Median rent is $2,191/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 507 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,736/100K. The murder rate is 1.7/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population119,985
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density2,885/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born23.8%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$102,321
Per Capita$41,878
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$14,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,363
Housing
B
Home Value$592,500
Rent$2,191
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$599,253
Housing Units39,346
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent507/100K
Property1,736/100K
Murder1.7/100K
Assault344/100K
Burglary216/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking11.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,210/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation39 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations59
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairfield was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
23.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 445 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.