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Fairfield, AL—35064

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$96,000
4.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$48,600
30.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
51
20.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.0%
Median Rent
$1,000
4.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
N/A
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$850
3.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,100
3.7% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Fairfield, AL

As of May '26, the median home price in Fairfield, AL is $96,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.9%. This indicates that home prices in Fairfield, AL are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.0%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$96,000-4.9%
Single Family $96,000-3.0%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$46,000-6.1%
    3 Bed
    		$102,000-3.8%
    4 Bed
    		$176,0001.1%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.1%
    1 Bedroom
    5.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.4%

    Rental Trends — Fairfield, AL

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fairfield, AL is $1,040, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fairfield, AL is 2-bedrooms: $875, 3-bedrooms: $1,120, 4-bedrooms: $1,230. The most common rental property sizes in Fairfield, AL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 36.3% and 31.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,000$1,040
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent N/AN/A
    2 Bed Rent $850$875
    3 Bed Rent $1,100$1,120
    4 Bed Rent $1,220$1,230
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    0.9%
    1 Bedroom
    12.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    36.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    31.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.7%

    Property Listings — Fairfield, AL

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fairfield, AL is 51. This is a increase of 20.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 10.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$97,500-9.0%
    Listing Count
    		39-13.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%-13.0%
    Days on Market
    		5120.0%
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    Demographics — Fairfield, AL

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fairfield, AL has a population of 9,930, which has decreased by -11.1% over the past 5 years. Fairfield, AL is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		9,930-11.1%
    % Under 18
    		25.7%27.2%
    % Seniors
    		17.0%6.9%
    % WFH
    		11.0%400.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		24.7%35.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fairfield, AL is a predominantly black area, with 90.9% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 2.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fairfield, AL is white, making up 6.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.6% of the population in Fairfield, AL, and this percentage has increased by 50.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		6.6%40.4%
    % Black
    		90.9%-2.2%
    % Hispanic
    		0.4%-63.6%
    % Asian
    		0.1%∞%
    % Foreign Born
    		0.6%50.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Fairfield, AL

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 121 mortgage originations in Fairfield, AL, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Fairfield, AL. Investor activity is low, as 12.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		121
    % Conventional Loans
    		75.0%
    % Government Loans
    		25.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		12.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Fairfield, AL

    Fairfield, AL lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		681
    Total Units Section 8
    		383
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		24.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		89.6%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 BedroomN/AN/A$1,050
    2 Bedroom$310$850$1,160
    3 Bedroom$350$1,100$1,450
    4 Bedroom$420$1,220$1,640

    Affordability — Fairfield, AL

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.3
    Median Home Price$96,000
    Median Household Income$48,600

    Fairfield, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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