Cost of Living in Fairfield, CA
Population: 119,985 • 2026 Data
$102,321
Median Household Income
+32% vs national
$2,191
Median Monthly Rent
+63% vs national
$592,500
Median Home Value
+75% vs national
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Fairfield
The median home value in Fairfield, CA is $592,500. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,191, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,226.
Rent-to-income ratio: 25.7%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Fairfield, CA is $102,321. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%, with a labor force of 60,546 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.