Livability Score

62
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Bill Harris Arena
Stadium
Food and Drink (4) F
Milo's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Oh Yes Wings
Fast Food
Krispy Krunchy Chicken
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wings Plus
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Jack's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Knox-Wyndham Gymnasium
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly
Grocery Store
Marino's Market
Grocery Store
Marino's Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Piggly Wiggly Berney Points
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
Lowery Park
Park
Brookwood Park
Park
Fairfield City Park
Park
Glen Oaks Park
Park
Midfield Park
Park
Greenacres Park
Park
Wylam Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Ensley Park
Park
McMahon Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Exchange Park
Park
Lowery Park
Park
Lowery Park
Park
Tuxedo Park
Park
Harrison Park
Park
Red Mountain Park
Park
Cooper Green Park
Park
MacAlpin Park
Park
Alma P. Dennis Park
Park
Lowery Park
Park
Shops (2) F
Foundry Super Thrift Outlet
Clothing
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
T-Mobile
Electronics
Circle K
Convenience Store
Frostings Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Rainbow
Clothing
E-Z Comm
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
AT&T
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Fairfield.
Public Transit Stops (61)
Stops & Stations A+
NW Corner of E.J. Oliver Blvd & 64th St
Bus Stop
NE Corner of E. J. Oliver Blvd & Belleview Plz
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Kelco Pl & Bermans Way
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Terrace Ct & 67th St
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Terrace Ct & 67th St
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Aaron Aronov Dr & E J Oliver Blvd
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Av C & 62nd St
Bus Stop
NW Corner of 66th St & Av C
Bus Stop
SW Corner of 66th St & Av C
Bus Stop
E Side of Terrace Ct
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Av D & 64th St
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Av D & 64th St
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Av D & 66th St
Bus Stop
SW Corner of 66th St & Av D
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Av C & 60th St
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Av D & 62nd St
Bus Stop
SE Corner of Terrace Ct & Myron Massey Blvd
Bus Stop
E Side of Aaron Aronov Dr
Bus Stop
NE Corner of 60th St & Av D
Bus Stop
SE Corner of 60th St & Av D
Bus Stop
NE Corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Dr & Terrace Ct
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Terrace Ct & Dr Martin Luther King Dr
Bus Stop
SW Corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd & 66th Pl
Bus Stop
NW Corner of Birwood Rd & Western Hill
Bus Stop
SW Corner of 60th St & Av E
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Fairfield is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Alabama.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime D-

Fairfield crime rates are 2,579 per 100k, which is 20% higher than Alabama
Property Crime
2,088 crimes per 100k D+
Violent Crime
491 crimes per 100k D-
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employment F

The median income in Fairfield is $41,439 - which is 7% lower than Alabama.
Med. Household Income
$41,439 F
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Midfield Dental Center
Dentist
Wylam Fire Station
Fire Station
Birmingham Fire Station 25
Fire Station
Cahaba Medical Care Ensley
Clinic
Brighton Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Cahaba Medial Care West End
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A

Fairfield home prices are $95,400 - which is 26% lower than Alabama
Home Price
$95,400 F
Home Appreciation Rate
0% C
Home Affordability
2.3x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Fairfield graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% higher than Alabama
School Test Scores
20% F
High School Grad. Rates
84% C
Elementary Schools (6) D-
Robinson Elementary School
Fairfield Alternative School
Mt Pilgrim Christian Academy
Restoration Academy
Glen Oaks Elementary School
Midfield Elementary School
Green Acres Middle School
Donald Elementary School
Charles A Brown Elementary School
Central Park Elementary School
Wylam K8
Rutledge School
Central Park Christian Schools
Jones Valley Middle School
Richard Arrington Elementary
Arrington Middle School
Brighton School
Minor Elementary School
West End Academy
Lipscomb Elementary School
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
Princeton School
United Ability
High Schools (4) D-
Fairfield Alternative School
Restoration Academy
Fairfield High Preparatory School
Fairfield Area Vocational School
Midfield Area Vocational Department
Midfield High School
Central Park Christian Schools
Wenonah High School
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
Jacksonolin High School
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ratings C-

Fairfield has an overall rating of 60% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (0)
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Things to Do in Fairfield, AL 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) If you and your family are moving to Fairfield in the near future, here are some attractions you should check out to make living in the city more enjoyable.

The Vulcan Park and Museum is nearby, which provides plenty of outdoor fun and exhibits that teach you about the history ...Read More of Fairfield and Birmingham. Or, visit Rotary Trail for hiking and biking. Rickwood Field Park is also nearby, and is a great place to see a sports game. Regions Field is another popular location where you can watch your favorite baseball players in action.

You may also want to visit 16th Street Baptist Church, which is an historic site that was a significant part of the Civil Rights era. If you want to do some shopping in Fairfield, you'll find a variety of shops and restaurants at Western Hills Mall. You can also pay a visit to the Birmingham Museum of Art to take in beautiful work from artists who have a connection to the Fairfield area. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fairfield? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Lowery Park
      Brookwood Park
      Fairfield City Park
      Glen Oaks Park
      Midfield Park
      Greenacres Park
      Wylam Park
      Central Park

      Entertainment

      Bill Harris Arena

      Food & Drink

      Milo's
      KFC
      Rally's
      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Hardee's
      Wendy's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fairfield? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Fairfield.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fairfield? The cost of living in Fairfield is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Alabama.
      Fairfield
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Alabama
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fairfield? Fairfield crime rates are 2,579, which are 20% higher than Alabama
      Total Crime
      2,579 per 100k people

      11% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      11% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -75%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Fairfield? The median income in Fairfield is $41,439 which is 7% lower than Alabama.
      Median household income
      $41,43925% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,05229% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Fairfield a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Fairfield home prices? Fairfield home prices are $95,400 - which is 26% lower than Alabama
      Median home value
      $95,40048% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80615% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Fairfield have good schools? The Fairfield graduation rate is 84% - which is 6% higher than Alabama
      High school grad. rates
      84%

      1% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      20%

      58% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Fairfield a good place to live? Fairfield has an overall rating of 60% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      60%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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