A town of 44,828, settled in 1787. Healthier than 61% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Fairfield does most differently from other towns.
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Fairfield. Another town gets a different order.
Fairfield tracks Ohio closely on all 32 CDC measures.
12 miles of trails across 18 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. William Harbin Park | 7.5 mi | 191 |
| 2. Thomas O. Marsh Park | 1 mi | 144 |
| 3. Huffman Park | 0.6 mi | 22 |
Most working residents leave Fairfield for work: only 14% work in town. The top destinations are Cincinnati (13%), West Chester (8%) and Hamilton (5%). Half commute less than 10 miles.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 31% of U.S. communities.
Fairfield has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Fairfield's reported crime rate is close to Ohio's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 81 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
The public schools Fairfield’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 51% of Ohio’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield West Elementary School | PK–5 | 870 | B+ |
| Fairfield Central Elementary School | K–5 | 756 | C+ |
| Fairfield Compass Elementary | K–5 | 746 | B− |
| Fairfield South Elementary School | K–5 | 677 | B |
| Sacred Heart of Jesus Elementary School Private | K–8 | 447 | |
| Creekside Middle School | 6–8 | 1,111 | C+ |
The median sale price was $321,000 in May 2026.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Fairfield on the National Register of Historic Places.
8 notable people were born in Fairfield.
City in Ohio, US
Fairfield is a city in southern Butler County, Ohio, United States. It is a suburb located about 25 miles (40 km) north of Cincinnati and is situated on the east bank of the Great Miami River. The population was 44,907 as of the 2020 census. Incorporated in 1955 from portions of Fairfield Township, it includes the former hamlets of Symmes Corner, Fair Play, Furmandale, and Stockton. The Fairfield City School District is one of the largest in Ohio and serves both the city and Fairfield Township.
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7 towns share a border with Fairfield.
