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Fairfield.
About
Life in Fairfield
This is a city built for people who want solid middle-class stability without the Bay Area chaos, though you'll need to accept what that trade-off means. With a median household income around $102,000 and median home prices sitting at $624,300, Fairfield is considerably more affordable than San Francisco or Oakland, but you're still paying Bay Area prices—homes aren't cheap here. The job market is genuinely diversified, anchored by Travis Air Force Base, healthcare systems, and manufacturing (Jelly Belly, Clorox, and until recently Anheuser-Busch), plus retail and construction sectors, which means you're not betting everything on tech or one employer.
Fairfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Foreign-Born
23.3%
Broadband Internet
92.5%
of households
Population Growth
+2.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Fairfield: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fairfield, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (38.8%), and 21.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.1%
of residents
65 and Older
14.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.07
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Fairfield
In Fairfield, rent runs 11% above the CA average, and home values are 15% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,677
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $598,419 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Fairfield
Unemployment in Fairfield is 0.4 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fairfield Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.7 min avg
How Fairfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fairfield, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 38 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 47 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 59% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fairfield runs 59% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
522.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,799
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fairfield Police Department
Natural DisastersDrought most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Solano County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Solano County, which includes Fairfield, the most common type is drought, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 13 | Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 16 | Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 28 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 11 | Drought | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 7 | High Wind | $5,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Heat | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
241 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Solano County, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Solano County, which includes Fairfield, is typically good — 353 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
353
per year
Moderate Days
3
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Solano County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fairfield has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
58°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
24.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
60
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
8
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
59
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 40°F | 4.68" |
| Feb | 62°F | 43°F | 4.97" |
| Mar | 66°F | 45°F | 3.31" |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 1.47" |
| May | 78°F | 52°F | 0.74" |
| Jun | 85°F | 56°F | 0.19" |
| Jul | 90°F | 58°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 89°F | 58°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 87°F | 57°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 78°F | 52°F | 1.11" |
| Nov | 66°F | 45°F | 2.55" |
| Dec | 57°F | 40°F | 5.40" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fairfield
Fairfield has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Northbay Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
60th Medical Group (travis Afb)
Acute Care - Department of Defense · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Vacaville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Vacaville
Dept of State Hospitals - Napa
Psychiatric · 12.9 mi away · Napa
Sutter Solano Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 mi away · Vallejo
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fairfield
Fairfield's student/teacher ratio is 23.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
36
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
26.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fairfield (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 3,813 students · in-state tuition $1,156 · 30% graduate · median earnings $55,399 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fairfield
Fairfield has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
14 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
20 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
30 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
30 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
37 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
39 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
39 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fairfield
Solano County Law Library
600 Union Ave., Fairfield
Fairfield Civic Center Library
1150 Kentucky St., Fairfield
Fairfield Cordelia Library
5050 Business Center Dr., Fairfield
Cities Near Fairfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fairfield FAQ
Is Fairfield, California affordable?⌄
Fairfield's median rent is $2,266/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $101,895/year. Median home value is $624,300.
Is Fairfield, California safe?⌄
Fairfield's violent crime rate was 522 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1799 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fairfield, California?⌄
Fairfield has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fairfield, California?⌄
The cost of living in Fairfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,266/month and median household income is $101,895/year. The median home value is $624,300. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fairfield, California?⌄
The average commute in Fairfield is 31 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from