At a Glance
Median Income
$66,544
$29,354 per capita
Home Value
$203,000
Zillow: $396,167
Median Rent
$683/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
15.1% 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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $66,544 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,354. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,200 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield is $203,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $396,167. Median rent is $683/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
25.2% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population746
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density2,331/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,544
Per Capita$29,354
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$5,712M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,000
Rent$683
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$396,167
Housing Units342
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,758/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain12.4 in/yr
Elevation3,984 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairfield was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.