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Fairfield
  • Suburb of Birmingham, AL
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Suburb
Birmingham

Fairfield

    C minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      D
    2. Crime & Safety
      D+
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      C minus
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Fairfield is a suburb of Birmingham with a population of 10,108. Fairfield is in Jefferson County. Living in Fairfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Fairfield and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Fairfield...
    Population
    10,108
    Suburb of
    Birmingham
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $101,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $871
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      47%
    • Own
      53%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    D+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,298.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      75.3
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      705.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      2,672.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,602.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      771.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      15%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Fairfield

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,914
    National
    $69,021
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