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Fairfield, Illinois, in Wayne county, is 51 miles NW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 105 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. About 5,421 people people live in Fairfield.
In Fairfield, about 54% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Fairfield, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.
Kinder? Gentler? Well at least we can say that women form a particularly large portion of the population in the city. Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Fairfield nicely.
In 2000, Fairfield had a median family income of $36,278.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($20) in Fairfield than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fairfield, about 69% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Fairfield is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.
In Fairfield, 93% of commuters drive to work. In Fairfield, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Fairfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Fairfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Fairfield colleges • Fairfield travel.
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