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Fairfield, Vermont

town · Franklin County

At a glance

1,938
Population
$320,600
Median home value (all homes)
6% above U.S. median
$388,486
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,056/mo
Median rent
22% below U.S. median
$87,019
Median household income
11% above U.S. median
24.2 min
Average commute
88.7%
Homes with broadband
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing23% above
Goods & services1% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost11% below
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college28 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates95.1%
College graduates30.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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