Fairfield Plantation, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Douglas County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
6,231 Population 1,523/sq mi density
$97,133 Median Income $39,508 per capita
$293,100 Home Value $309,635 Zillow
$1,652 Median Rent 43.2% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$97,133 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$293,100 home value, $1,652/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield Plantation, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,133
29% above
$39,508 per capita
Home Value
$293,100
4% above
Zillow: $309,635
Median Rent
$1,652/mo
42% above
43.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.0%
28% above
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Fairfield Plantation Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Fairfield Plantation's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
129%
Home Value
104%
Rent
142%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
128%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield Plantation a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairfield Plantation residents earn a median household income of $97,133 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,508. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,527 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfield Plantation is $293,100 , 4% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $309,635. Median rent is $1,652/month, with 43.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

43.0% of adults in Fairfield Plantation hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfield Plantation has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population6,231
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,523/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans13.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,133
Per Capita$39,508
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$8,179M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114

Housing

A+
Home Value$293,100
Rent$1,652
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$309,635
Housing Units2,292
Rent Burden43.2%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,876/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain53.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,137 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.0%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 65%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairfield Plantation was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.