Population 16,813 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairfield
Household size in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.24 | 3.18 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.28 | 3.25 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.30 | 3.23 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.20 | 3.23 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | +0.05 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Fairfield is a place of big households: 3.20 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 3.24 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.0 | 32.8 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 33.1 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.4 | 35.1 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.2 | 35.8 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +3.0 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Fairfield is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.2, against 40.1 nationally. Locally, though, the population here is older than in Cypress overall, where the median age is 35.8. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.0, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 10.2% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 8.3% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 8.7% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.5% of households in Fairfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fairfield
Renters in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 14.4% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 17.7% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 16.3% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 18.4% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +4.1 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fairfield is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 28.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 12.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 5.7% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 4.1% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.4% of homes in Fairfield are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Cypress.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2001 | 1999 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2002 | 2002 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2006 | 2005 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 2007 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +8 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Fairfield has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 2001 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,465 | $1,367 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,755 | $1,467 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,516 | $1,703 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,943 | $2,057 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$478 | +$689 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fairfield costs $1,943 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are lower than in Cypress overall ($2,057). Rent has climbed $478 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fairfield
Bachelor's degrees in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2% | 43.5% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 56.1% | 47.1% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.3% | 48.1% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.0% | 49.8% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.8 pts | +6.3 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fairfield is highly educated: nearly six in ten adults 25 and older (56.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.8 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.9% | 93.1% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 93.7% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 94.1% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 93.4% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +0.3 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fairfield: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 1.8 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Cypress | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.7% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.5% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Fairfield is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fairfield compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 3.20 | 38.2 | 5.5% | 14.3% | 3.4% | 2006 | $1,943 | 56.0% | 96.2% | 5.6% |
| Bridgeland | 3.15 | 36.9 | 5.5% | 16.7% | 3.0% | 2014 | $2,768 | 64.9% | 98.8% | 3.5% |
| Stablewood-Valley Hi North-Houston | 3.22 | 33.7 | 9.8% | 23.3% | 3.2% | 2009 | $3,076 | 44.9% | 92.8% | 12.7% |
| Rock Creek | 2.97 | 37.4 | 3.5% | 11.9% | 3.2% | 2010 | $1,913 | 39.1% | 98.4% | 3.2% |
| Longwood | 2.78 | 45.9 | 9.4% | 3.6% | 6.8% | 1995 | $1,696 | 64.7% | 98.4% | 3.0% |
| Estates Of Highland Creek | 3.81 | 27.9 | 14.3% | 26.8% | 2.9% | 2003 | $1,920 | 21.7% | 81.5% | 4.0% |
| Copperfield | 2.72 | 39.0 | 10.0% | 37.5% | 8.8% | 1993 | $1,772 | 38.8% | 93.9% | 6.2% |
| Harvest Bend | 3.18 | 34.3 | 15.2% | 43.4% | 7.1% | 1988 | $1,693 | 20.8% | 78.0% | 9.5% |
| Memorial Northwest | 3.11 | 38.9 | 6.9% | 5.0% | 3.2% | 1984 | $1,778 | 40.7% | 96.0% | 5.5% |
| Willowbrook | 3.15 | 28.1 | 22.6% | 74.5% | 10.5% | 2000 | $1,504 | 25.4% | 80.2% | 11.3% |
| Addicks-Park ten | 2.49 | 32.4 | 18.7% | 67.4% | 7.3% | 2001 | $1,702 | 42.3% | 89.3% | 8.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fairfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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