In Fairfield, South Carolina, the median home price is $188,518; median household income is $47,885; the population is 20,550; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 675.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 30.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Fairfield at a glance
Population
20,550
Median Household Income
$47,885
Typical Home Value
$188,518
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
675.8
Avg Commute Time
30.0
About Fairfield
Fairfield has a population of 20,550. The median home value is $188,518, 41% below the South Carolina median. Median household income is $47,885 (31% below the South Carolina median). The most populated towns are Winnsboro South, Ridgeway, and Winnsboro North.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Fairfield
4 towns, by population.
Fairfield at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Fairfield?
- Fairfield has a population of 20,550 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Fairfield?
- The median home value in Fairfield is $188,518. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Fairfield?
- Median household income in Fairfield is $47,885 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Fairfield in?
- Fairfield is in South Carolina.
- How many towns are in Fairfield?
- Fairfield contains 4 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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