Fairfield, California

Fairfield has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). Summers have hot afternoons with cool nights with a lengthy dry period, whereas winters see frequent rainfall with mild to cool temperatures.

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According to the 2020 United States Census, Fairfield had a population of 119,881.[16] The population density was 2,882.4 inhabitants per square mile (1,112.9/km²). During the period between 2017 and 2021, on average, 3.16 people lived in a household. The racial makeup of Fairfield is 42.2% White, 15.9% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 17.7% Asian, 1.2% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and 12.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 29.3%. Non-Hispanic White was 29.0%.

Approximately one-quarter of Fairfield's population is under the age of 18 (25.3%). People who were 65 years or older constituted 13.0% of the population.

The 2010 United States Census[17] reported that Fairfield had a population of 105,322. The population density was 2,798.5 inhabitants per square mile (1,080.5/km²). The racial makeup of Fairfield was 48,407 (46.0%) White, 16,586 (15.7%) African American, 869 (0.8%) Native American, 15,700 (14.9%) Asian (9.1% Filipino, 1.8% Indian, 1.0% Chinese, 0.6% Vietnamese, 0.6% Japanese, 0.4% Korean, 0.3% Laotian, 0.2% Thai, 0.1% Pakistani), 1,149 (1.1%) Pacific Islander, 13,301 (12.6%) from other races, and 9,309 (8.8%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 28,789 persons (27.3%); 21.2% of Fairfield was Mexican, 1.1% Puerto Rican, 1.0% Salvadoran, 0.5% Nicaraguan, 0.3% Guatemalan, 0.2% Cuban, and 0.2% Peruvian.

The Census reported that 102,832 people (97.6% of the population) lived in households, 1,221 (1.2%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 1,268 (1.2%) were institutionalized.

There were 34,484 households, out of which 14,725 (42.7%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 18,461 (53.5%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 5,203 (15.1%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2,179 (6.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 2,052 (6.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 237 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 6,802 households (19.7%) were made up of individuals, and 2,500 (7.2%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98. There were 25,843 families (74.9% of all households); the average family size was 3.42.

The population was spread out, with 28,499 people (27.1%) under the age of 18, 11,246 people (10.7%) aged 18 to 24, 28,917 people (27.5%) aged 25 to 44, 25,884 people (24.6%) aged 45 to 64, and 10,775 people (10.2%) who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

There were 37,184 housing units at an average density of 988.0 per square mile (381.5/km²), of which 20,835 (60.4%) were owner-occupied, and 13,649 (39.6%) were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.5%; the rental vacancy rate was 7.1%. 61,652 people (58.5% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 41,180 people (39.1%) lived in rental housing units.

As of the census[18] of 2000, there were 96,178 people, 30,870 households, and 24,016 families residing in the city. The population density was 986.3/km² (2,554.2/mi²). There were 31,792 housing units at an average density of 326.0/km² (844.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 56.21% White, 15.02% Black or African American, 0.77% Native American, 10.89% Asian, 0.93% Pacific Islander, 8.77% from other races, and 7.41% from two or more races. 18.77% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 30,870 households, out of which 43.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.4% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $51,151, and the median income for a family was $55,503. Males had a median income of $38,544 versus $30,616 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,617. 9.3% of the population and 7.1% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

According to the City's 2021-2022 Popular Annual Financial Report,[19] the top employers in the city are:

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District (FSUSD) includes the following campuses:

Area high schools

• Angelo Rodriguez High School (Early College program)
• Armijo High School (International Baccalaureate program)
• Fairfield High School
• Sem Yeto High School (at Fairfield High School)
• Sem Yeto Satellite (at Armijo High School)

Area middle schools

• B. Gale Wilson Middle School
• Crystal Middle School
• Grange Middle School
• Golden West Middle School
• Green Valley Middle School
• Matt Garcia Career & College Academy

Area elementary schools

• Anna Kyle Elementary School
• Cleo Gordon Elementary School
• Cordelia Hills Elementary School
• David Weir K-8 Preparatory Academy
• Dover Academy for International Studies (K-8) (opening 2016–2017 school year)
• Sheldon Academy of Innovative Learning (K-8) (1:1 Technology focus)
• Fairview Elementary School
• K. I. Jones Elementary School (GATE Magnet Site)
• Laurel Creek Elementary School
• Nelda Mundy Elementary School
• Oakbrook Academy of the Arts (Visual & Performing Arts focus)
• Rolling Hills Elementary School
• Suisun Valley K-8 School
• Tolenas Elementary School

Area alternative schools and other programs

• Fairfield-Suisun Adult School (Bransford location)
• H. Glenn Richardson Education Complex (DELTA and SIGMA Programs operated by SCOE)
• Mary Bird Early Education Center
• Public Safety Academy (Amy Blanc location; Grades 5-12)
• State Preschool Programs (Anna Kyle, Bransford, Fairview locations)
• Sullivan Language Immersion Academy
• Virtual Academy of Fairfield-Suisun

The Travis Unified School District (TUSD), which serves Travis Air Force Base (TAFB) and parts of Fairfield and Vacaville, includes the following campuses:

• Center Elementary School
• Scandia Elementary School
• Travis Elementary School
• Golden West Middle School
• Travis Education Center (Grades 9-12)
• Vanden High School

The Solano County Office of Education (SCOE) offers the following programs:

• Evergreen Academy
• Golden Hills Community School
• SCOE Distance Learning Program

Private institutions with campuses in Fairfield include:

• Holy Spirit School (Catholic Private School K-8)

The main Solano Community College campus is located just outside of Fairfield City limits.

Other colleges and universities nearby include:

• California Maritime Academy (CSU)
• UC Berkeley
• UC Davis
• Sacramento State
• CSU East Bay
• Sonoma State
• St. Mary's College
• Touro University California
• InterCoast College (Fairfield campus)
• UMASS Global (Fairfield campus)
• Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (at Travis AFB)

Rockville Hills Regional Park

The Park is located on Rockville Road approximately 3/4 of a mile from the corner of Suisun Valley Road and Rockville Road. The park allows bicycling, hiking, and provides walking trails.

Linear Park Trail

The Linear Park Trail stretches through the city along a former railroad right-of-way, beginning at Solano College and terminating near Lake Trail. Picnic tables and play equipment can be found along the route. The park provides active transportation for pedestrians, cyclists, and other micromobility users (e.g. scooters).

In 2017, the City of Fairfield adopted the Central Fairfield Revitalization and Linear Park Concept Plan,[24] which covers the area between the Rose Garden south of Travis Boulevard to the crossing at Dover Avenue. The Plan seeks to improve safety and circulation within the Trail and in surrounding neighborhoods while also enhancing wayfinding, amenities, and landscaping.

Allan Witt Community Park

Allan Witt Park is located along West Texas Street and Woolner Avenue within the Heart of Fairfield. The park serves as a major recreation facility for the city, including an Aquatics Complex, the Fairfield Sports Center, and the Fairfield-Suisun Rotary Skate Park. The new Aquatics Complex includes water slides, toddler play area, youth play pool, lap swimming, indoor activity pool, and a "lazy river" current for water walking or floating. The park also offers tennis courts, a recreation building, picnic area, ball fields, basketball courts, volleyball courts, a skate park, and horse shoe pits. Restroom facilities are available.

In 2018, the City of Fairfield adopted the Allan Witt Community Park Renovation Plan.[25] The Plan seeks to improve safety, security, and circulation within the park while also enhancing the park's existing amenities and programming. Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the plan are already completed, which renovated the existing skate park and added a new dog park. Phase 3 of the plan will construct a new, all-inclusive play area for users of all abilities. Phase 4 will construct two new fenced softball fields. The remaining phases include a new community gathering area, an artificial sports field, sport courts, and new little league fields.

Cordelia Community Park is located along Gold Hill Road within the Cordelia neighborhood. Similar to other community parks in the city, the park serves as the Cordelia area's main recreation facility. Amenities include a dog park, fitness stations, picnic areas, Little League fields, a playground, tennis and volleyball courts, a skate park, and fields. Restroom facilities are available.

Laurel Creek Community Park is located along Cement Hill Road within central Fairfield. Like other community parks, Laurel Creek is the surrounding area's main recreation facility. Amenities include ballfields, fitness stations, picnic areas, a playground, soccer fields, and a neighborhood center. Restroom facilities are available.

Matt Garcia Community Park is a planned, new 50-acre park to be located along Vanden Road in northeast Fairfield. The proposed park would be located at the northern City limits, approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the Fairfield-Vacaville Hannigan Train Station.

The City is working with Gates + Associates to develop a master plan for the park, a draft of which is expected for release in spring 2023.[26]

The city also has a number of neighborhood parks, as listed below:

• Civic Center Park
• Dover Neighborhood Park
• Dunnell Nature Park & Education Center
• Gary Falati Neighborhood Park
• Hayes & Utah Street Tot Lot
• Kentucky Street Tot Lot
• Lee Bell Neighborhood Park
• Linear Park Playground at 2nd Street
• Linear Park Playground at 5th Street
• Mankas Neighborhood Park
• Meadow Glen Neighborhood Park
• Meadow Neighborhood Park
• Octo Inn Soccer Complex
• Ridgeview Neighborhood Park
• Rolling Hills Neighborhood Park
• Sunrise Neighborhood Park
• Tabor Neighborhood Park
• Tolenas Neighborhood Park
• Veterans Memorial Park
• Vintage Green Valley Neighborhood Park
• Woodcreek Neighborhood Park

Fairfield is home to three golf courses, two public and one private (located in unincorporated area east of Fairfield, north of TAFB for use by military personnel). Paradise Valley and Rancho Solano Golf Courses, both public, are rated in the Zagat Survey of "America's Best Golf Courses," rated 3+1⁄2 stars by Golf Digest Magazine in 2010 and voted #1 and #2 golf courses in Solano County for consecutive years.