At a Glance
Violent Crime
905/100K
2,899/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
76.3% high school+
Obesity Rate
22.7%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Fairfield University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairfield University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairfield University a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield University reports 905 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,899/100K.
Education
5.3% of adults in Fairfield University hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
76.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield University has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,516
Median Age19.3 yrs
Density7,400/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.2%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$4,082
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$353,183
Housing Units14
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent905/100K
Property2,899/100K
Health
Obesity22.7%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation96 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+76.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute17 min
Broadband11.0%
EV Stations25
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Fairfield University was founded in 1942.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.
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