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Fairfield is a suburb in the Salem Metropolitan area. It has a population of 9,657 and a population density of 269, which is 65% above the national average. It has a median age of 47, which is 3 years above the Salem Metro median age and 9 years above the national average.
Fairfield has a median home value of $171,999, which is 38% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,250 is 48% above the metro average rent and 18% above the national average rent. The average household income in Fairfield is $51,258 , which is 10% above the Metro average household income and 18% below the national average of household income.
The average school rating in Fairfield is 8. Fairfield also has a crime index 47 that is below the national average.
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Fairfield has a suburban feeling with mix of residents from different age groups. Fairfield also has good mix of residents working in IT Services and Healthcare.
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Demographics
Fairfield's population is made up of 53% married, 24% single, 11% divorced and 12% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 41%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 22%. Homeowners make up 72% of the population in Fairfield.
- 48% Male
- 52% Female
Employment
The Per Capita income in Fairfield is $30,274. The Median Household Income is $50,325 and the Fairfield Unemployment Rate is 7%.
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Fairfield crime index is 41 which is lower than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Fairfield.
Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.