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Fairfield County
  • County in Ohio

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Housing
    grade B+
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade A minus
  7. Weather
    grade C
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade C

editorial

Fairfield County is located in Ohio with a population of 157,622. Fairfield County is one of the best places to live in Ohio. In Fairfield County, most residents own their homes. In Fairfield County there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fairfield County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Fairfield County are above average.

About

Population
157,622

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$213,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$963
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    25%
  • Own
    75%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    121.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.2
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    39.8
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    56
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    337.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,215.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    134.3
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    6%
    national  11%

Working in Fairfield County

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$77,241
National
$69,021

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