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Fairfield, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Nelson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
187
Population
645/sq mi density
$88,073
Median Income
$28,961 per capita
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,073 median income, 1.1% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
89.4%
37% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
121
Median year built: 1973
Ownership vs. Renting
89.4%
Owner-Occupied
10.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$719/mo
1 Bedroom
$794/mo
2 Bedroom
$984/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,277/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,442/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
31% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
89.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $255,740 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $719 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $794 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $984 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,277 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,442 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 89.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 121 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 21.4% |