Cost of Living in Fairfield

Fairfield's cost of living runs genuinely affordable on listing prices, even as this record discloses a real, sharp recent rise in sale prices and rent below the national average.

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Affordable listings, a sharper rise in sale prices

Zillow's average listing price ran approximately $161,552, while Redfin's own median SALE price ran higher at $186,000 -- up a real, sharp 28.0% year-over-year (base record).

Rent below the national average

AreaVibes cited an average rent of approximately $1,140/month, genuinely below the cited national average of $1,444/month (base record).

Fairfield's own property tax rate

Fairfield's effective property tax rate ran approximately 1.50%, above Jefferson County's own 1.34%-1.39% countywide average (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.