Fairfield, California

Formally incorporated in 1903, Fairfield is a growing community able to serve the business needs of the 21st century. The county seat since 1858, Fairfield represents a diverse, bustling economy in the heart of the State’s fastest growing county. In Fairfield, small town values remain, but we’re not just an attractive tree-lined bedroom community serving the San Francisco and Sacramento metropolitan areas. Our strategic location, extensive transportation networks, readily available and value priced land with space for office, industrial and commercial users, make Fairfield a prime location. Businesses can take advantage of Fairfield’s well-trained labor force and the proximity to universities and training centers makes it easy to staff a company with high quality professional people, vital for maintaining productivity. An excellent quality of life, lower housing costs, and an array of retail options makes Fairfield an enjoyable place for employees to live and work.

Size:	36.7 square miles
Population (1/05):	105,026 persons
Population Growth (avg.):	3% per year (90-05)
Projected Population 2010:	126,100 persons
Median Age (2000):	31 years
Median Income (2004):	$73,900
Labor Force (06/06):	48,400
Employed Residents (06/06):	45,700
Unemployment Rate (06/06):	5.6%
Projected Jobs (2020):	60,550
Regional Labor Force (5/05):	1,149,300
% of Workforce who speak English:	70%
% of pop. w/ High School Diploma or higher:	84%
% of pop. w/ College Degree:	25%
Crime Rate (2003):	54.1 per 1000 persons
Elevation:	15 to 400 feet above sea level
Mean Daily Temperature:	62 degrees average
Fire Protection:	ISO Rating 3 fire class

“Fairfield, with its diverse and qualified workforce, has the right set of demographics for us to grow together.”

C. Larry Peters, CEO
West-Com Nurse Call System

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