Fairfield, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Rockbridge County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
477 Population 701/sq mi density
$91,354 Median Income $51,589 per capita
$210,600 Home Value $372,150 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,354 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,600 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairfield, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,354
22% above
$51,589 per capita
Home Value
$210,600
25% below
Zillow: $372,150
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
5% above
86.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
122%
Home Value
75%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairfield a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fairfield residents earn a median household income of $91,354 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $51,589. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 562 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fairfield is $210,600 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,150. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

35.3% of adults in Fairfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fairfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population477
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,354
Per Capita$51,589
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$850

Housing

A+
Home Value$210,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$372,150
Housing Units289
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,446/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation1,581 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+86.0%
Graduate+36.3%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Fairfield was built in 1974.
19.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
44.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.