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Fairfield, CA

Fairfield, CA.

Population: 78,805 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Fairfield, CA is $533,508 — down 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $537,500 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,265/month. 27 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, drought, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$533,508

Typical home value

-1.8%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$533,508
1-year appreciation
-1.8%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
+2.8%
10-year appreciation
+57.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$578,315
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$537,500
Median list price
$536,450
Median price per sqft
$328
1-year sale-price change
+0.9%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
158
For-sale inventory
179
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
170
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
37 days
New listings (monthly)
59

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,265/mo
1-year rent change
+1.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,342/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,053/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,483/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
27
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
3
High schools
9
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Fairfield-Suisun Unified, Travis Unified, Solano County Office of Education
Schools include
Armijo High, Fairfield High, Fairview Elementary, Cleo Gordon Elementary, Grange Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
52
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 87% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Travis Air Force Base (4.1 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.2°F
Average high
73.8°F
Average low
49.4°F
Annual precipitation
19.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
353
Days with Moderate air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
61

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
763
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,165
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,782

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (16 mi)
National parks include
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, John Muir National Historic Site, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Travis Air Force Base (SUU) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Travis Air Force Base (SUU) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
NORTHBAY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
1,365
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-978 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
30.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,689
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
73.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
119,904
Average weekly wage
$1,370
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
881

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

FairfieldState medianUS median
Typical home value$533,508$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$537,500$696,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,265/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,689$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Fairfield, CA?
$533,508.
What is the median sale price in Fairfield, CA?
$537,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Fairfield, CA?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Fairfield, CA?
Typical rent: $2,265/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fairfield, CA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, drought, earthquake, inland flooding, landslide.
Is Fairfield, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Fairfield, CA. 52 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Fairfield, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 87% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fairfield, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fairfield, CA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Travis Air Force Base, 4.1 mi.
How many schools serve Fairfield, CA?
27 schools (11 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Fairfield, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fairfield, CA?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fairfield, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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