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Fairfield, ME
Census-designated place in Somerset County, Maine.
Population
2,356
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,283
ZIP codes
0
Fairfield and its ZIP codes
Fairfield at a glance
- Fairfield is about 29 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,409, 30% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,600 (53% below Maine) and median rent is $1,013 a month.
Local data for Fairfield, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfield, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,409
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$139,600
Median rent
$1,013/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
18.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (412), Italian Americans (209), French Americans (169).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Fairfield.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,195
15,847 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,415
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$436M
FY 2026, $8,631 per person
How people get to work
Fairfield, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfield, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,293
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
144
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 9°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfield, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
20.7%
U.S. 12.8% +7.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Fairfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinslowCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 6 |
| WatervilleCity | 4.2 mi | 13.5 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 5.4 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 8.9 |
| NorridgewockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 11.1 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| SkowheganCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 13.4 |
| PittsfieldCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.4 |
| AugustaCity | 19 mi | 55.1 |
| MadisonCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.4 |
| AnsonCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| HartlandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2.2 |
| HallowellCity | 23 mi | 5.9 |
| North AnsonCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| NewportCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.5 |
| FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfield, ME in?
- Fairfield is in Somerset County, Maine.
- What is the population of Fairfield, ME?
- About 2,356 people live in Fairfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfield?
- Nearby places include Winslow (2.8 mi), Waterville (4.2 mi), Oakland (5.3 mi), Clinton (7.4 mi), Norridgewock (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023