Fairfield, OH

Fairfield, Ohio

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 Community Arts Center.
• Elisha Morgan Mansion.
• Gilbert Farms Park.
• The city offers a variety of festivals.
• Village Green Fine Art Fair is a notable event.
• Village Green Amphitheater.
• Arts & Crafts Market.
• September Dayz is a popular family event.
• Swingin' on the Green is a monthly concert series and features Jazz and Swing.
• Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum.
• Fitton Center for Creative Arts.
• Butler County Historical Museum.

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.

High Points

Fairfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Fairfield, OH

Comparing Fairfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Fairfield Almanac

Fairfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fairfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Fairfield, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Fairfield Hospitals

MERCY HOSPITAL FAIRFIELD
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
3000 MACK ROAD
(513) 870-7000
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Fairfield

Fairfield High Schools (2004)

FAIRFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
8800 HOLDEN BLVD
513-942-2999
Serves 2,203 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22

FAIRFIELD FRESHMAN HIGH SCHOOL
5050 DIXIE HWY
513-829-8300
Serves 743 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.6

Fairfield Colleges

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Moler-Pickens Beauty Academy

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