Livability Score

68
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (14) F
Cafeteria
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Favela's Mexican Grill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Journey Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (26) F
Regal Edwards Fairfield & IMAX
Cinema
Jelly Belly
Attraction
Suisun Marsh Overlook
Attraction
Food and Drink (49) D-
Rustwater Kitchen And Taproom
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jelly Donut
Sweets
Adalbertos
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Ding's Cocktail Lounge
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
BevMo!
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
In-N-Out Burger
Fast Food
Togo's
Fast Food
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (5) C-
Fairfield Civic Center
Community Centre
Fairfield Senior Center
Community Centre
In-Shape
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
In-Shape: Fairfield Dover
Gym
Groceries (10) F
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Smart & Final
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
FoodMaxx
Grocery Store
Spice 4 Less
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Raley's
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (138) A+
Lee Bell Park
Park
Linear Park
Park
Veterans Park
Park
Linear Park Playground at 2nd Street
Playground
Dover Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Linear Park
Park
Kentucky Street Park
Park
Mike Day Park
Park
Linear Park Playground at 5th Street
Playground
Todd Park
Park
Allan Witt Park
Park
Crystal Swim Center
Park
Hillview Park
Park
Mankas Park
Park
Tabor Park
Park
Hall Park
Park
Meadow Glen Park
Park
Wood Creek Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Spyglass Open Space
Park
Laurel Creek Park
Park
Lawler Ranch Park
Park
Dunnell Nature Park and Education Center
Park
Meadow Park
Park
Shops (48) C+
I Will Cut You Handmade Creations
Gift Shop
JCPenney
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Sears
Department Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Solano Mall
Mall
Circle K
Convenience Store
Macy's
Department Store
Best Buy
Electronics
ampm
Convenience Store
Foster Lumber Yard
Home Improvement
Cost Plus World Market
Department Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
Cycle Gear
Clothing
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
ExtraMile
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Fairfield.
Public Transit Stops (5)
Stops & Stations
F
Solano Town Center
Bus Stop
Suisun-Fairfield
Transit Station
Gateway Boulevard & Gateway Court
Bus Stop
Gateway Boulevard & The Courtyard
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.9%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Fairfield is 150/100 - which is 7% higher than California.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D-

Fairfield crime rates are 3,039 per 100k, which is 7% higher than California
Property Crime
2,546 crimes per 100k
D-
Violent Crime
493 crimes per 100k
D-
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employment A+

The median income in Fairfield is $86,204 - which is 35% higher than California.
Med. Household Income
$86,204
A+
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
C-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
City of Fairfield Police Department
Police
NorthBay Medical Center
Hospital
Kaiser Permanente Fairfield Medical Offices
Clinic
Safeway
Pharmacy
Suisun City Police Dept.
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
California Highway Patrol
Police
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Suisun City Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Fairfield home prices are $433,300 - which is 6% higher than California
Home Price
$433,300
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
30%
A+
Home Affordability
5x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C-

The Fairfield graduation rate is 82% - which is 3% higher than California
School Test Scores
39%
F
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (32) A+
We R Family Christian School
Holy Spirit School
Virtual Academy Of Fairfield-Suisun
Anna Kyle Elementary
Fairview Elementary
Fairfield-Suisun Elementary Community Day
Mary Bird Early Childhood Education Center
Weir Preparatory Academy
Cleo Gordon Elementary
Fairfield Christian School
Dover Academy For International Studies
K. I. Jones Elementary
Grange Middle
Public Safety Academy
Matt Garcia Career And College Academy
Crystal Middle
E. Ruth Sheldon Academy Of Innovative Learning
Suisun Elementary
H. Glenn Richardson
Crescent Elementary
Laurel Creek Elementary
Solano County Special Education
Tolenas Elementary
Rolling Hills Elementary
Dan O. Root Elementary
High Schools (17) C-
Armijo High
Fairfield Christian School
Sem Yeto Continuation High
Division Of Unaccompanied Children'S Services (Ducs)
Solano Juvenile Detention Facility
Fairfield High
Public Safety Academy
Matt Garcia Career And College Academy
H. Glenn Richardson
Solano County Community
Solano County Special Education
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ratings B

Fairfield has an overall rating of 73% from 13 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes
D
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Fairfield - The Gourmet Jelly Bean Capital 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jun 24, 2010) Fairfield, California is close to the famous Travis Air Force Base in the Bay Area. With a small population, low real estate prices and jobs still available, the city of Fairfield is a great place to live or travel to. Residents reflect a small town charm and attitude. Working ha ...Read More rd to keep their city looking immaculate, residents take pride in Fairfield's appearance. An enticing fact about living in Fairfield is that the city offers plenty of convenient services to its residents.

Travelers will also enjoy visiting Fairfield. Plenty of hotel, nightlife, restaurants, bars and attractions fill this little city. Anyone with a sweet tooth will enjoy taking a Jelly Belly tour, exploring the factory where these delicious little jelly beans are made. Tourists may sample the hundreds of unique flavors and learn about the procedures and history of this location and its famous products. Fun for the whole family.

Numerous major stores, small shops and a mall are located in Fairfield, offering residents and tourists plenty of choices. Strings Italian Cafe is an excellent dining choice. Offering a wide variety of American-Italian dishes, Strings Italian Cafe creates a warm and inviting atmosphere. Prices are moderate, food is fresh and delicious and the staff at the restaurant are courteous. Read Less
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      Fairfield, CA

      Fairfield is found in Solano County in California with a population of around 100,000 people. It is located only 40 miles from both San Francisco and Sacramento. Many consider it a part of the greater San Francisco area, however. This town is also within a short commute to Oakland, Napa Valley, the Carquinez Bridge and more. Jelly Belly is headquartered in this west coast town, and there are many other unique attractions to be seen as well.

      There are four specific neighborhoods found in Fairfield. These are called Tolenas, Cordelia Junction, Subeet and Thomasson. All of the neighborhoods are geared towards keeping families safe. If you are concerned about crime or other issues, it is important to engage in research to determine which neighborhood may be best for you and your family's needs. Each has its own benefits that can make the location great for your family.

      The average price of a home in Fairfield is over $380,000. The average price of rent in the city is over $1,600. Many homes do cost over $450,000, however. This price is less expensive than many other homes found throughout the rest of California. It is much more expensive than the national average, however.

      Other bills are also more expensive in Fairfield. Groceries, health and utilities are all more expensive in Fairfield than in other parts of the country by at least half. They are less expensive than other cities in California on average, however. Transportation costs are only slightly more expensive than those found in the rest of the country, though they are less expensive than other parts of California.

      There are currently railways being built in Fairfield through the Fairfield-Vacaville Station. This station will service Amtrak stations. There is a transportation hub called the Fairfield Transportation Center with many public bus rides available. There is also park-and-ride as well as carpooling offered through this transportation hub. There are even public buses that shuttle commuters to Sacramento when necessary.

      Fairfield is full of entertainment options. Of course, you can visit the Jelly Belly Visitor's Center. There are also wineries, vineyards and olive oil companies to visit as well. You can also see air force history at the Travis Air Force Heritage Center. Live shows are able to be seen at the Downtown Theatre. There is even outdoor recreation through parks such as Rockville Hills Regional Park and Mankas Park.

      Though Fairfield can be expensive to live in, it is a very unique town. It offers short commutes to San Francisco and Sacramento to allow you to travel easily for employment or pleasure. There are many entertainment options in Fairfield as well for tastings, history and outdoor recreational facilities. Get where you need to go in Fairfield through the many public transportation offerings as well.

      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairfield? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lee Bell Park
      Linear Park
      Veterans Park
      Linear Park Playground at 2nd Street
      Dover Park
      Heritage Park
      Linear Park
      Kentucky Street Park

      Entertainment

      Regal Edwards Fairfield & IMAX
      Jelly Belly
      Suisun Marsh Overlook

      Food & Drink

      Rustwater Kitchen And Taproom
      Little Caesars
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Panera Bread
      Five Guys
      Panda Express

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairfield? Of all people who commute, 1.9% take public transportation in Fairfield.
      Drive to Work
      77%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Fairfield a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      David Grant USAF Medical Center
      NorthBay Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Safeway
      Costco Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors