City profile
Fairfield, OH
Butler County · Population 44,828
Fairfield is a town in Butler County, OH with about 44,828 residents and a typical home value near $234,000. It is 16 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
180
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$234,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,557
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
88
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Cold wave, Lightning
Nearest major airport
21 mi to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 36% Democratic / 63% Republican
Community
Population
44,828
Black population
14.9%
County
Butler County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 44,828 residents
- Typical home value about $234,000
- 16 miles from Cincinnati, OH
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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