Fairfield, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Hyde County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
276 Population 39/sq mi density
$39,659 Median Income $14,221 per capita
$154,500 Home Value $185,297 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$39,659 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$154,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,659
47% below
$14,221 per capita
Home Value
$154,500
45% below
Zillow: $185,297
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°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
53%
Home Value
55%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $39,659 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,221. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 211 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfield is $154,500 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,297. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.

Education

11.7% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population276
Median Age18.9 yrs
Density39/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,659
Per Capita$14,221
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$231M
Avg Weekly Wage$822

Housing

A
Home Value$154,500
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$185,297
Housing Units112
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,578/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation13 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Broadband67.8%
Internet Speed14 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairfield was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Northeastern Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.