Moving to
Fairfield.

$2,266/mo median rent

Rent is expensive here, at $2,266 a month median and well above the national average. This is the kind of city where housing costs deserve serious budgeting before committing to a move. Home prices are steep, with a median around $624,300. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

5.1% unemployment

Unemployment here is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 4.3%. Lining up work before the move is the safer route.

522 violent crimes per 100k

Crime is worth weighing seriously here. Rates run above the national average, and while plenty of residents live comfortably, neighborhood selection matters a lot more than it does in a safer city.

31 min average commute

Traffic is a real factor here. The 30.7 minute average means plenty of commuters are pushing 45 to 60 minutes on a bad day. Proximity to work matters more here than it might elsewhere. 8 in 10 workers drive to work; 12% work from home.

2 hospitals

There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 2.0 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

27% bachelor's degree or higher

College degree attainment runs below average at 27%. That tends to reflect a more trade and working-class economy, which can be great or limiting depending on the industry.

36 public schools inside the boundary

There are 36 public schools inside the boundary and 5 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 23:1, above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (14 miles away). There are 8 national parks and sites within a day's drive.