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Introduction to Fairfield, Ohio
Fairfield, Ohio, in Butler county, is 3 miles S of Hamilton, Ohio (center to center) and 13 miles NW of Cincinnati, Ohio. It's situated in southwestern Ohio. The city is home to the headquarters of Cincinnati Financial Corporation, Skyline Chili, Ohio Casualty and other prominent companies. Fairfield includes over 300 acres of land for recreational activities, outdoor entertainment and sports facilities. It offers some of the most attractive topography in Ohio.
Fairfield History
Judge John Cleves Symmmes, a colonial during the Revolutionary War bought over 330,000 acres. The community initially consisted of veterans from the Revolutionary War and a large number of them were from New Jersey. The settlers had numerous battles with the local Indians. It was given its name by the early pioneers for the beauty of the nearby hills. The Miami and Erie Canal, toll roads and the arrival of the Hamilton & Dayton Railroad significantly contributed to the growth of the community. In the early days, it was primarily an agricultural area.
Fairfield Attractions
Fairfield Activities
The city has a large number of parks and recreational facilities. Thomas Marsh Park features a fishing lake that requires a fee. Fairfield Greens has two golf courses. Fairfield includes an aquatics center, an extensive bicycle and hiking path system and the Hamilton-Fairfield Skate Park. Residents have opportunities to enjoy a wide variety of activities and entertainment in Cincinnati. The nearby Rowe Woods offers an extensive trail system and includes scenic old-growth woods.
Fairfield Transportation
Air travel is offered at the Cincinnati-Blue Ash Airport.
Fairfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Comparing Fairfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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