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Fairfield Township
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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New York City

Fairfield Township

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade A
    2. Crime & Safety
      grade B
    3. Housing
      grade C minus
    4. Nightlife
      grade B+
    5. Good for Families
      grade A minus
    6. Diversity
      grade B minus
    7. Jobs
      grade D+
    8. Weather
      grade B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      grade C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      grade A
    12. Commute
      grade B+

    Fairfield Township is a suburb of New York City with a population of 7,751. Fairfield Township is in Essex County. Living in Fairfield Township offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Fairfield Township and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Fairfield Township are highly rated.

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    About Fairfield Township...
    Population
    7,751

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $557,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,234
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      15%
    • Own
      85%
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    Fairfield Township Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    grade B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      53.6
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      26.8
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      214.2
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,218.5
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      133.9
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      4%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      20%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      19%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      national  11%

    Working in Fairfield Township

    Jobs
    grade D+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $109,100
    National
    $69,021

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