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Fairfield's population was 9,456 in July 2026. There were 24 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 4 schools in 2026. For Fairfield, owner occupation was 60%, and the vacancy rate was 11.1% in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1922 sources

Population9,220people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary1,777EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent764.7EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate11.79%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime627offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 60% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Fairfield?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Fairfield.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$870 per month, while the median home value was US$156,000 in July 2026. 56.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Fairfield recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$870/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent56.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)833.8 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent764.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes60 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Fairfield a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker56%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–65%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student59%strong on education, weak on work · range 49–69%
Family70%strong on family, weak on cost · range 61–79%
Retirement55%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 44–66%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

20.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,929 of 9,220 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$51,311 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Fairfield is 11.8%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income51,311 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband73.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription88.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet7.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet6.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary1,777 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)21Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,487 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate11.79 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Fairfield?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,487 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,828of €2,744 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,744
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €834
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,828
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Fairfield Salary needed to live in Fairfield

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Fairfield. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Fairfield. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher97.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents28.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents24 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,170 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Fairfield when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesFairfield highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Fairfield highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
Fairfield2,184
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents627 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Recorded violent crimes12 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time13.22 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work6.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportFFL3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Fairfield. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Fairfield.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.778 · Feb 2 · Mar 9.17 · Apr 16.61 · May 21.83 · Jun 26.94 · Jul 29 · Aug 28.11 · Sep 24.5 · Oct 17.11 · Nov 8.78 · Dec 1.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00132789 (FAIRFIELD)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -10.22 · Feb -7.94 · Mar -2.17 · Apr 3.78 · May 9.89 · Jun 15.28 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 16.28 · Sep 11.56 · Oct 5.17 · Nov -1.28 · Dec -6.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00132789 (FAIRFIELD)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -5.5 · Feb -3 · Mar 3.5 · Apr 10.22 · May 15.83 · Jun 21.11 · Jul 23.22 · Aug 22.17 · Sep 18 · Oct 11.11 · Nov 3.72 · Dec -2.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 38.61 · Feb 45.72 · Mar 60.96 · Apr 94.23 · May 140 · Jun 129.8 · Jul 100.6 · Aug 97.28 · Sep 90.93 · Oct 76.2 · Nov 57.91 · Dec 43.69 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00132789 (FAIRFIELD)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading33.9 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.35 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation741.9 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.63 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.8 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-1.56 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Davenport ±0.4 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.0 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share17.33 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,929 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density538.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population9,220 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics9,527 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value156,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes59.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate55.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad20.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents17.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage64.88 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage77.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher52.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available89.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,957 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home25.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans79.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Fairfield

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Holly Springs as a Fairfield alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 1290 km, better on 2 of 5 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2. Median gross pay, region and recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €5,042 Holly Springs vs €1,777 Fairfield+184%
  • Residents: 50,288 Holly Springs vs 9,220 Fairfield+445%
  • Nearest airport: 26.0 km Holly Springs vs 5.0 km Fairfield+420%
  • Unemployment: 3.4% Holly Springs vs 11.8% Fairfield−71%
  • Foreign residents: 4.9% Holly Springs vs 17.3% Fairfield−72%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,842 Holly Springs vs €3,487 Fairfieldno percentage
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,110 (2023) Holly Springs vs 627 (2024) Fairfieldno percentage
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Alternative cities in United States

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Fort Valley9,220 residentsMarlboro Village9,221 residentsBaxter9,217 residentsScaggsville9,217 residentsCrozet9,224 residentsTolleson9,224 residents

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Common questions

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What is the typical salary around Fairfield?

The median gross salary is 3,487 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Fairfield?

The unemployment rate is 11.79 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Fairfield?

Police recorded 627 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Fairfield?

The published population is 9,220 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Fairfield?

1,929 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Fairfield a good place to live?

Fairfield may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00132789 (FAIRFIELD) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  12. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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