Fairfield, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Camas County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
519 Population 590/sq mi density
$77,917 Median Income $36,745 per capita
$195,200 Home Value $386,291 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 34.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,200 home value, $1,050/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,917
4% above
$36,745 per capita
Home Value
$195,200
31% below
Zillow: $386,291
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.8%
6% above
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
9% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

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)

Income
104%
Home Value
69%
Rent
90%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
106%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $77,917 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,745. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 79 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfield is $195,200 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,291. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

35.8% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population519
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density590/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$77,917
Per Capita$36,745
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$118M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,200
Rent$1,050
Ownership63.8%
Zillow$386,291
Housing Units185
Rent Burden34.0%

Health

Obesity29.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain14.6 in/yr
Elevation5,070 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.8%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 21%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairfield was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
91 declared natural disasters on record.