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Fairfield, TX


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Fairfield, Texas

Fairfield, Texas, in Freestone county, is 59 miles E of Waco, Texas (center to center) and 82 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. About 3,094 people people live in Fairfield.

The People and Families of Fairfield

In Fairfield, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 29% of Fairfield is non-white. In Fairfield you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairfield had a median family income of $40,871.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($8,330) in Fairfield than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Fairfield Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fairfield, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Fairfield is one place with an advantage over most places in Texas.

Commuting

In Fairfield, 89% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyFairfield Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Fairfield Walking and Biking to Work
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Fairfield Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Fairfield, TX

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men57
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Women56

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size52
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income56
People in Middle Class or Better46
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home45
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents89
People Living Alone810
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime56

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