Living in Fairfield Plantation, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairfield Plantation · Census data 2020–2024
Fairfield Plantation has 6,172 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $102,984 (33% higher than the Georgia median), the median home value is $332,600, the median rent is $1,783/month.
Fairfield Plantation at a glance
- Population
- 6,172
- Median age
- 42.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $102,984State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $332,600State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,783/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 90.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Fairfield Plantation a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 33% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fairfield Plantation
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fairfield Plantation the median home value is $332,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,783 per month, which is 34% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,789 a month in housing costs.
Fairfield Plantation median household income
The median household income in Fairfield Plantation is $102,984 and the income per person is $42,066. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Fairfield Plantation: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,381
- Owner-occupied
- 90.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.6%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.76
Fairfield Plantation demographics
- Population
- 6,172
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 30.5%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 2,233
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairfield Plantation ›
Education in Fairfield Plantation
47% of adults 25 and older in Fairfield Plantation have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 21.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairfield Plantation
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Fairfield Plantation vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Plantation | 6,172 | $102,984 | $332,600 | $1,783 |
| Fairplay | 1,881 | $119,667 | $355,200 | $987 |
| Villa Rica | 18,551 | $87,803 | $274,200 | $1,547 |
| Temple | 5,901 | $91,180 | $232,800 | $1,384 |
| Carrollton | 27,392 | $54,379 | $311,100 | $1,089 |
| Whitesburg | 525 | $55,938 | $168,800 | $788 |
| Chattahoochee Hills | 3,782 | $111,792 | $397,000 | — |
| Bremen | 7,488 | $93,780 | $289,500 | $951 |
| Mount Zion | 2,433 | $53,750 | $231,000 | $1,430 |
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What is the median household income in Fairfield Plantation, GA?
The median household income in Fairfield Plantation is $102,984, 33% higher than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fairfield Plantation?
The median home value in Fairfield Plantation is $332,600, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Fairfield Plantation?
The median gross rent in Fairfield Plantation is $1,783 per month, about 34% of household income.
Is Fairfield Plantation, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 33% higher than the Georgia median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Fairfield Plantation?
The median age in Fairfield Plantation is 42.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Fairfield Plantation?
The average commute to work in Fairfield Plantation is 33 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairfield Plantation?
The unemployment rate in Fairfield Plantation is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairfield Plantation?
47% of adults in Fairfield Plantation have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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