The Town FilesFairfield, Michigan
Township in Lenawee County · population 1,661 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,000
- Household income
- $60,268
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 36.2
Fairfield is a township of 1,661 people in Lenawee County, Michigan. The median home is worth $157,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Michigan towns, quieter than 73% of Michigan towns.
How Fairfield ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Fairfield is worth $157,000, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $60,268, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $950 a month. 94.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,000 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $950 | $955 |
| Median household income | $60,268 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Fairfield
| People | Fairfield | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.6% | 88.8% |
Weather in Fairfield
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.3°F. About 29.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairfield since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. The strongest, an F1, struck on July 14, 1992 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 20, 1994.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 7, 2020.
Severe weather in Lenawee County since 1996
Lenawee County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 27, 1999 | Snowstorm | EM-3137: Mi - Severe Weather 1/2 /99 |
| January 27, 1978 | Snowstorm | EM-3057: Blizzards & Snowstorms |
Jobs and pay in Lenawee County
Lenawee County had 25,796 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,357 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Fairfield itself the ACS puts it at 3.3%.
Towns near Fairfield
- Lyons, OH4.6 mi · 602 people · home $158,300
- Seneca, MI5.6 mi · 1,155 people · home $161,800
- Ogden, MI5.8 mi · 913 people · home $198,700
- Madison, MI6.0 mi · 8,439 people · home $174,700
- Morenci, MI8.7 mi · 2,270 people · home $104,300
- Dover, MI8.7 mi · 1,662 people · home $190,000
- Metamora, OH8.8 mi · 566 people · home $164,600
- Palmyra, MI8.9 mi · 2,031 people · home $179,500
Fairfield questions
Is Fairfield, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairfield scores better for retirees than 38% of Michigan towns and quieter than 73%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Fairfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Fairfield is valued at $157,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,268, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $950 a month.
What is the weather like in Fairfield?
July highs average 83.5°F and January lows 17.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.9 inches of precipitation a year and 32.0 inches of snow.
Does Fairfield get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on July 14, 1992. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)