Fairfield Glade, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan Area

Fairfield Glade is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 9,149. Residents earn $73,569 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
9,149 Population 398/sq mi density
$73,569 Median Income $42,257 per capita
$321,300 Home Value
$1,191 Median Rent
56°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,569 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$321,300 home value, $1,191/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,569
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $321,300
14% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.4%
7% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,191
2% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.5%
86% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Fairfield Glade Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population9,149
Median Age70.0 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,569
Per Capita$42,257
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$461M
Commute20 min

Housing

A
Home Value$321,300
Rent$1,191
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.9%
Heart Disease5.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation1,922 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+97.7%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute20 min
Libraries6

Is Fairfield Glade a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fairfield Glade receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Fairfield Glade stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fairfield Glade is $73,569, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fairfield Glade is $321,300, 14% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,191 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Fairfield Glade enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Fairfield Glade has a population of 9,149 with a density of 398 people per square mile. The median age is 70.0 years, 80% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.3%).

Population

9,149
Total Population
398
People / sq mi
70.0yrs
Median Age
80% above US avg
23.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47%
Female 53%

Race & Ethnicity

Fairfield Glade vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fairfield Glade vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fairfield Glade is $73,569, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Fairfield Glade vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,569
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$42,257
Avg Weekly Wage$864
IRS Avg AGI$54,962

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.5%
86% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)245
County GDP$461M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare19
Retail38
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,770
21% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.6 min
Work from Home21.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Fairfield Glade is $321,300, 14% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,191 (2% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$321,300
14% above US avg
Median List Price$480,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$480,000
$/Sq Ft$198
Homes Sold20
Sale-to-List Ratio95.3%
Price Drops21.1%
Inventory199

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,191
2% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,770
21% below US avg
Effective Rate0.86%
In Fairfield Glade, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.9% report depression. 21.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fairfield Glade vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure34.3%
Asthma10.8%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.8%
Physical Inactivity21.0%
Depression30.9%
Mental Distress19.9%
Physical Distress13.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Checkup Rate76.2%
Premature Death13,305/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access10.5%
Healthcare Facilities19

Crime Rates: Fairfield Glade vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Fairfield Glade has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall56.4 inches
48% above US avg
Snowfall4.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,922 ft (586 m)
Area23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²)
Population Density398/sq mi
Coordinates36.0038°N, 84.8727°W
County FIPS47129
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 74.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 86.8%
D 12.3%

Winner: Republican by 74.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.4%
7% below US avg
High School+97.7%
School Test Score5.08
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density398/sq mi
Total Area23.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities19
Restaurants13
Retail Stores38

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.6 min
Work from Home21.3%

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