At a Glance
Median Income
$122,500
$30,263 per capita
Home Value
$387,500
Zillow: $509,644
Violent Crime
54/100K
754/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.7%
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
30.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
316 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $122,500 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,263. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 22,527 business establishments, including 1,053 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairfield is $387,500 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $509,644. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Fairfield reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 754/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population147
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans89.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$122,500
Per Capita$30,263
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty30.3%
County GDP$47,943M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A+
Home Value$387,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$509,644
Housing Units28
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent54/100K
Property754/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death5,321/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,850 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 29%
Commute33 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Fairfield was founded in 1855.
The median home in Fairfield was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Salt Lake City International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,053 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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