Texas
Fairfield is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,899. Residents earn $55,294 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Fairfield receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Fairfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fairfield is $55,294, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. The poverty rate of 19.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Fairfield is $159,000, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Fairfield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 416 per 100,000, 79% below the national average.
20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Fairfield enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 78.3% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 21.7% |
| 62% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,294 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,982 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,025 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,146 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.7% |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 396 |
| County GDP | $1,278M |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 59 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,208 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.28% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $159,000 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $222,442 |
| Census Median Rent | $975 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 54.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,208 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.28% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.0% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.8% |
| Premature Death | 10,438/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 41.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Total Violent | 104.0/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 104.0/100K |
| Total Property | 415.9/100K |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 242.6/100K |
| Theft | 173.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 467 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.7174°N, 96.1705°W |
| County FIPS | 48161 |
Winner: Republican by 66.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.9% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 37 |
| Retail Stores | 59 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 13 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |