The Fairfield arch in the city's historic core

Relocation guide

Moving to Fairfield

What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.

Population

119,985

Median age 36.8

Median household income

$102,321

Median rent

$2,191/mo

Median home value

$592,500

Schools

36

3 districts

Summer high / winter low

90° / 40°

Pros

  • Household incomes run 30% above the US median ($102,321).
  • Property taxes are low: about 0.76% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
  • Mild weather in April, May, October, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
  • 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.

Cons

  • Homes cost 95% more than the US median ($592,500).

Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.

Plan your move

Where in Fairfield?

Fairfield spans 3 zip codes. Median home values range from $497,300 to $700,900 by zip.

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Life in Fairfield

Lake by the Fairfield California Library
Lake by the Fairfield California LibraryKiddo27 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Aerial view of Fairfield, California
Aerial view of Fairfield, CaliforniaDcoetzee · Public domain
Edwards Theatre at Solano Town Center Mall in Fairfield, California
Edwards Theatre at Solano Town Center Mall in Fairfield, CaliforniaKiddo27 · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Questions

Is Fairfield a good place to live?

It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 30% above the US median ($102,321). Property taxes are low: about 0.76% of home value a year (US 0.98%). On the other hand: Homes cost 95% more than the US median ($592,500).

How much do I need to earn to live in Fairfield?

The median household earns $102,321. Rent at the median ($2,191/month) is about 26% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $87,640 a year.

How many schools are in Fairfield?

36 public and private schools across 3 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.

What is the weather like in Fairfield?

Highs average 90°F in July and lows 40°F in December. The most comfortable months are April, May, October.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.

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