Fairfield, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Adams County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
638 Population 952/sq mi density
$59,063 Median Income $29,699 per capita
$219,000 Home Value $350,458 Zillow
$1,111 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$59,063 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$219,000 home value, $1,111/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,063
21% below
$29,699 per capita
Home Value
$219,000
22% below
Zillow: $350,458
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
4% below
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
Avg Temperature
51°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
79%
Home Value
78%
Rent
96%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $59,063 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,699. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% 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 $350,458. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population638
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density952/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,063
Per Capita$29,699
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$4,729M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,049

Housing

A+
Home Value$219,000
Rent$1,111
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$350,458
Housing Units297
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity43.8%
Premature Death6,266/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain46.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation606 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+12.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Fairfield was founded in 1801.
The median home in Fairfield was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.395 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.