What are the schools like in Fairfield, WA?

School district data for Fairfield is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Fairfield?

The median household income in Fairfield, WA is $64,205 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Fairfield, WA?

Fairfield has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 26.2 inches.

Fairfield, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fairfield, WA affordable or expensive?

Fairfield's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fairfield is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,000 and the median rent is $925 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fairfield, WA?

Fairfield has a violent crime rate of 409.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3529.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Fairfield, WA a Good Place to Live?

Fairfield is a small town of 614 in Washington, with a median household income of $64,205 . Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Fairfield stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Fairfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fairfield city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 101.0

Fairfield's overall cost of living index is 101.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fairfield costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Fairfield, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$925	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,205	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Fairfield's violent crime rate is 409.9 per 100,000 residents — 8% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

409.9 /100k

Property Crime

3529.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Fairfield, WA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fairfield sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 28.5 inches of annual precipitation and 26.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fairfield, WA
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	28.5"
Annual Snowfall	26.2"

Demographics

Metric	Fairfield, WA	National Avg
Population	614	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Waverly, WA 4 mi Rockford, WA 5 mi Latah, WA 7 mi Spangle, WA 10 mi Worley, ID 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Fairfield

Fairfield, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99012

Fairfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fairfield, WA affordable or expensive?

Fairfield's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Fairfield roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $219,000 and median rent is $925/month.

What is the crime rate in Fairfield, WA?

Fairfield's violent crime rate is 409.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3529.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Fairfield?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Fairfield, WA a good place to live?

Fairfield, WA has a population of 614, a median household income of $64,205, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Fairfield?

Fairfield averages 36.6°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.5 inches with about 26.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fairfield?

Fairfield, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99012.

What is the population of Fairfield?

The population of Fairfield, Washington is 614 with a median age of 40.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fairfield?

Key numbers for living in Fairfield: cost of living index 101 (100 = US average), median home $219,000, median household income $64,205, crime index 132 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.