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NE area data

Fairfield, NE

Fairfield, NE.

Population: 532 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$190,404
1-year appreciation
+11.3%
3-year appreciation
+21.2%
5-year appreciation
+39.6%
10-year appreciation
+101.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$190,404
House Price Index
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hail, strongWind, iceStorm, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
29.7 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Frager Field (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-4 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,946
Median annual property tax
$1,364
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
61.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,366
Average weekly wage
$988
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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