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Fairfield, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County
Fairfield, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $59,063 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,699. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,237 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield is $219,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $342,538. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 31.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 394 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,578/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% 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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.