Apartments for rent in Fairfield, AL

The town of Fairfield, Alabama is home to just under 11,000 people. There is no shortage of peers for young adults (15-24), who make up a higher percentage of the population here (18%) than nationally (14%). At an average age of just under 39, the city's population is younger than most cities in Alabama. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 59% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $728/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Fairfield will save around $900 compared to the state average.

Fairfield has a relatively high percentage of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (7%) compared to the national average (5%). Additionally, 11% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. Nine percent of the population in Fairfield works in healthcare, making it the most common industry. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, making it the top career path in the city. Fairfield workers take home an average annual income of about $43K, less than the average Alabama resident. Fairfield's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

Fairfield residents have an average commute of about 24 minutes, quicker than around 80% of cities in the state. Driving a car or truck is the typical way to get to work, selected by 37% of residents, while public transportation is not widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.