Fairfield, ME

Living in Fairfield

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 6
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 69
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 53
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Schools 21
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Residents

3k Population +604 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
7% College-Educated -14% (2010–19)
49% Family Households -20% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree7%

Households

Family household49%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone15%

Economy

$24k Median Household Income -$11k (2010–19)
53% Above Poverty -27% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
74% Lived Here Last Year -13% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K51%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office35%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Taxicab5%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$102k Median Home Value +$9.8k (2010–19)
<1% Built 2000 or Later
$593 Median Monthly Rent +$47 (2010–19)
33% Owner-Occupied -16% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 2009<1%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier59%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K39%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
Fuel oil, kerosene65%
LP gas6%
Utility gas13%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fairfield

United States45
Maine15
Somerset County15

Property Crime in Fairfield

United States48
Maine27
Somerset County34

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 18 3 20
Feb 21 3 18
Mar 30 4 15
Apr 42 4 4
May 53 4 0
Jun 63 5 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 58 4 0
Oct 47 5 0
Nov 37 5 3
Dec 25 4 18

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfield

Inland Flooding47
Tornado4
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fairfield, ME

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fairfield, ME

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Mount Merici Academy
3 miles, SW
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Temple Academy
4 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Fairfield, ME

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Colby College
3 miles, SW
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Thomas College
5 miles, SW
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Unity College
14 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fairfield, ME

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Airports

Airports near Fairfield, ME

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Manchester Airport
146 miles, SW