The Town FilesFairfield, Ohio
City in Butler County · population 44,907 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $234,500
- Household income
- $77,937
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 38.1
Fairfield is a city of 44,907 people in Butler County, Ohio. The median home is worth $234,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 91% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 88% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 82% of Ohio towns.
How Fairfield ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairfield is worth $234,500, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $77,937, which is more affordable than 30% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,242 a month. 63.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,500 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,242 | $914 |
| Median household income | $77,937 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 63.2% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fairfield
| People | Fairfield | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.4% | 90.9% |
Weather in Fairfield
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 41.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 13.2 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 116 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairfield since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 9.0 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 9 deaths and 531 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 1974.
Severe weather in Butler County since 1996
Butler County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Butler County
Butler County had 163,093 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,277 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Fairfield itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Fairfield
8 public schools with 8,329 students, about 19.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield High School | 9-12 | 2,216 | 21.5 |
| Creekside Middle School | 6-8 | 1,113 | 18.6 |
| Crossroads Middle School | 6-8 | 1,089 | 16.3 |
| Fairfield West Elementary School | PK-5 | 833 | 19.4 |
| Fairfield Central Elementary School | K-5 | 806 | 22.4 |
| Fairfield Freshman High School | 9-10 | 780 | 19.5 |
| Fairfield South Elementary School | K-5 | 758 | 21.7 |
| Fairfield Compass Elementary | K-5 | 734 | 19.8 |
Towns near Fairfield
- Pleasant Run Farm, OH2.1 mi · 4,779 people · home $229,400
- Pleasant Run, OH3.2 mi · 4,861 people · home $171,000
- Forest Park, OH3.2 mi · 20,189 people · home $190,400
- Mount Healthy Heights, OH4.4 mi · 2,918 people · home $145,900
- Hamilton, OH4.5 mi · 63,399 people · home $165,200
- Springdale, OH4.6 mi · 11,007 people · home $192,000
- New Burlington, OH4.6 mi · 5,049 people · home $238,500
- Greenhills, OH4.6 mi · 3,741 people · home $174,100
Fairfield questions
Is Fairfield, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairfield scores better for retirees than 25% of Ohio towns and quieter than 14%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Fairfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairfield is valued at $234,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,937, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,242 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairfield?
July highs average 86.8°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.4 inches of precipitation a year and 13.2 inches of snow.
Does Fairfield get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)