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Fairfield.
About
Life in Fairfield
If you're considering a move to the Cincinnati metro area without wanting to live in the city itself, Fairfield offers a fairly stable suburban option with decent job prospects and a manageable cost of living. The job market is solid with a 4.3% unemployment rate, and beyond the major insurance headquarters, the economy has real diversity, so you're not betting everything on one employer. Your commute to Cincinnati or other nearby job centers will average around 25 minutes, which is reasonable if you're willing to drive.
Fairfield at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
12.0%
Broadband Internet
93.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.0% 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 (14.1%), and 8.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.3%
of households
Married Couples
44.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
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 20% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Fairfield
In Fairfield, rent runs 20% above the OH average, and home values are 9% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,785
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $283,394 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Fairfield
Unemployment in Fairfield is close to the OH 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
Commute23.8 min avg
How Fairfield residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fairfield, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M 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 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fairfield runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
179.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,413.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fairfield Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Butler County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Butler County, which includes Fairfield, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $446,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $236,100 |
| 2023 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $522,100 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $193,250 |
| 2021 | 9 | Winter Weather | $30,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $159,250 |
| 2019 | 18 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2018 | 20 | Hail | $10,500 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Butler County, county-wide
Air Quality55 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Butler County, which includes Fairfield, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
55
Good Days
121
per year
Moderate Days
239
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Butler County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fairfield has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.4"
Annual Snowfall
16.0"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
143
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 2.91" |
| Feb | 44°F | 23°F | 2.41" |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.49" |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.63" |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.59" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.06" |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.67" |
| Aug | 86°F | 62°F | 2.95" |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 3.04" |
| Oct | 68°F | 42°F | 3.17" |
| Nov | 55°F | 32°F | 3.16" |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 3.34" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fairfield
Fairfield has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Beckett Springs
Psychiatric · 4.6 mi away · West Chester
Fort Hamilton Hughes Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Hamilton
Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital
Psychiatric · 9 mi away · Cincinnati
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.
Education19.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fairfield
Fairfield's student/teacher ratio is 19.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Fairfield (within 15 miles)
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
13.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 29,882 students · in-state tuition $14,394 · 73% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
10 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 4,354 students · in-state tuition $7,416 · 29% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,207 students · in-state tuition $52,680 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,118 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,043 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 26% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
14.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 713 students · in-state tuition $17,318 · 64% graduate · median earnings $73,495 (10 yrs after entry)
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
13.2 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 690 students · in-state tuition $15,356 · 77% graduate · median earnings $72,043 (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: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fairfield
Fairfield has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
39 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
43 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fairfield
Fairfield Lane Branch
1485 Corydale Dr., Fairfield
Cities Near Fairfield
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fairfield?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fairfield FAQ
Is Fairfield, Ohio affordable?⌄
Fairfield's median rent is $1,242/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $77,937/year. Median home value is $234,500.
Is Fairfield, Ohio safe?⌄
Fairfield's violent crime rate was 180 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1413 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fairfield, Ohio?⌄
Fairfield has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Fairfield, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Fairfield is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,242/month and median household income is $77,937/year. The median home value is $234,500. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Fairfield, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Fairfield is 24 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