Fairfield's appeal is straightforward: location and value. Positioned midway between San Francisco and Sacramento along I-80, and just 25 minutes from Napa, it gives residents access to three major corridors without paying the premium of any of them. That positioning alone makes it one of the most practical places to own in Northern California.
But Fairfield isn't just a commuter city. Its neighborhoods each carry a distinct character. Green Valley draws buyers looking for hillside settings, larger lots, and proximity to wine country. Cordelia is known for newer construction, top-rated schools, and easy access to both Fairfield and Vacaville. West Fairfield offers established neighborhoods with solid freeway access, while areas closer to Travis Air Force Base — one of the city's largest employers — see consistent demand from military families and civilian personnel alike.
The housing stock reflects that range, from affordable condos and starter homes in central Fairfield to custom estate properties with vineyard acreage in Green Valley. New construction communities like One Lake and Monte Verde continue to attract buyers seeking modern builds near good schools without the price tags of the South Bay.
For sellers, Fairfield has maintained steady demand from buyers priced out of closer-in Bay Area markets. For buyers, it offers the kind of square footage and neighborhood quality that's increasingly hard to find at this price point. We know the difference between these neighborhoods and what they mean for your daily life — and that's where we start every conversation.
119,659 people live in Fairfield, where the median age is 37.9 and the average individual income is $43,065.031. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fairfield, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Fitletic Fitness, Summer Cool Camp, and Solano Golf Pro.
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| Active | 3.37 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.78 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.06 miles | 15 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.7 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Fairfield has 38,383 households, with an average household size of 6.13. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fairfield do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 119,659 people call Fairfield home. The population density is 2,470.589 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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