At a Glance
Median Income
$50,718
$28,246 per capita
Home Value
$140,200
Zillow: $227,912
Median Rent
$947/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
168/100K
1,653/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
27.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
251 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $50,718 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,246. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,431 business establishments, including 314 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield is $140,200 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,912. Median rent is $947/month, with 35.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,653/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population2,432
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density1,322/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,718
Per Capita$28,246
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty27.9%
County GDP$8,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,170
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,200
Rent$947
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$227,912
Housing Units1,323
Rent Burden35.5%
Crime
F
Violent168/100K
Property1,653/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault61/100K
Burglary413/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,353/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation155 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 47%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries18
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairfield was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 314 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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