Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Fairfield
Fairfield, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,652
Population
8,444
Renter Mix
15% Rent
A picture-perfect suburb commutable to Manhattan
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Fairfield, New Jersey is a fairly suburban community less than 30 miles west of Manhattan. Located directly south of the Great Piece Meadows, Fairfield features the perfect blend between the outdoors, suburban neighborhoods, and big-city amenities. From department stores to specialty shops, Fairfield houses a blend of everything you’d need in a suburban oasis. Adjacent to the Willowbrook shopping mall, located on the other side of Passaic River, locals can easily find whatever it is they’re looking for without having to go far outside of town.
Interstate 80 and Highway 46 keep commuting simple, and the Essex County Airport is located directly in Fairfield. Kid-friendly fun is a big part of this welcoming town, so check out local attractions like Monster Mini Golf. Fairfield is home to excellent schools like the Winston S. Churchill School and provides easy access to outdoor fun like a game of golf at the Mountain Ridge Country Club. Take some time to test out a few of the small businesses in the area such as Cricket Hill Brewing Company and Calandra’s Bakery.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$109,305
Average: $145,058
Education
3,409
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,246
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fairfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fairfield, NJ is $2,016 for a studio, $2,652 for one bedroom, and $3,399 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairfield has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,652/month
829 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fairfield, NJ is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
384 Students
Adlai E. Stevenson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
309 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
17 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
15 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fairfield Farm
- Conklin Farm
- NJ Audubon Essex County Environmental Center
- Presby Memorial Iris Gardens
- Van Vleck House & Gardens
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.