At a Glance
Median Income
$70,166
$38,256 per capita
Home Value
$218,100
Zillow: $274,103
Median Rent
$1,145/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
197/100K
2,062/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.8%
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 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?
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 $70,166 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,256. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,186 business establishments, including 757 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield is $218,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $274,103. Median rent is $1,145/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 197 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 48% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,062/100K. The murder rate is 2.4/100K.
Education
30.8% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population44,597
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density2,141/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,166
Per Capita$38,256
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$29,842M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,236
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,100
Rent$1,145
Ownership61.4%
Zillow$274,103
Housing Units19,486
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent197/100K
Property2,062/100K
Murder2.4/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary218/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,596/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation627 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Fairfield was founded in 1787.
The median home in Fairfield was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 757 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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