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Fairfield, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Freestone County County
Fairfield, TX
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 $55,294 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,982. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 396 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield is $159,000 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,442. Median rent is $975/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,396/100K. The murder rate is 34.1/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.