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Living in Fairfield

Fairfield is a city in the United States. The population of Fairfield totalled 4,790 at the end of 2024. The unemployment rate was 2.63% at the end of 2024. A foreign population count of 150 was recorded at the end of 2024.

Lower unemployment than 86% of American cities that publish it and more recorded crime than 85% of American cities that publish it.

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

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Fairfield yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent504.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count128 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Fairfield?

The median gross salary is about 2,662 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Fairfield?

The unemployment rate is about 2.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 2.63 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Fairfield is 2.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Fairfield 2.6%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary2,662 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.63 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

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

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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.

Safety

How safe is Fairfield?

Police recorded about 3,237 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 3,237 offences per 100,000 · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3
Recorded crime across major citiesFairfield highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Fairfield highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,184Fairfield2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,237 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count24 offenses/year31 Dec 2024FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Fairfield's nearest airport was EVV, 82 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km82 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataEVV3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

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, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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

Climate and air quality

Fairfield's monthly mean temperatures were 0.4°C in January and 25.9°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 84.6 mm in January and 97.3 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Fairfield average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°-4°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Fairfield average monthly precipitation, mm035701051408568107127126119978974959784JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 5.06 · Feb 8.06 · Mar 13.89 · Apr 20.56 · May 25.61 · Jun 30.5 · Jul 32 · Aug 31.56 · Sep 28.11 · Oct 21.39 · Nov 13.39 · Dec 7.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.17 · Feb -2.28 · Mar 2.39 · Apr 8.06 · May 13.28 · Jun 17.94 · Jul 19.89 · Aug 18.67 · Sep 14.39 · Oct 8.33 · Nov 2.39 · Dec -1.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.444 · Feb 2.89 · Mar 8.11 · Apr 14.28 · May 19.44 · Jun 24.22 · Jul 25.94 · Aug 25.11 · Sep 21.22 · Oct 14.89 · Nov 7.89 · Dec 2.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 84.58 · Feb 68.07 · Mar 107.2 · Apr 127 · May 126.5 · Jun 119.4 · Jul 97.28 · Aug 89.15 · Sep 73.66 · Oct 94.74 · Nov 97.03 · Dec 83.82 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Keyser4,802 residentsMarksville4,805 residentsDove Valley4,806 residentsHazard4,808 residentsBloomfield4,766 residentsWorland4,765 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 10.6 km² at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, the population density reached 451.4 people per km².

How many people live in Fairfield?

The published population was 4,790 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Fairfield residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.9%Foreign residents 3.1%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area10.61 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share3.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents150 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density451.4 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)9Official
Population4,790 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program9Official

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 worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 47–67%
Skilled employee68%strong on work, weak on education · range 58–78%
Student52%strong on legal route, weak on education · range 41–63%
Family54%strong on family, weak on education · range 44–64%
Retirement51%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 39–63%
Foreign residents150 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population4,790 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent504.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary2,662 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.63 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area10.61 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

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.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Fairfield?

The published population was 4,790 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How safe is Fairfield?

Police recorded about 3,237 incidents per 100,000 (2024). 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.

What is the typical salary in Fairfield?

The median gross salary is about 2,662 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Fairfield?

The unemployment rate is about 2.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Fairfield?

150 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

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. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2024 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2024.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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