Fairfield's Jelly Belly Factory draws visitors and residents alike with its free tours and unique candy sampling experiences. The city features diverse entertainment options, from the Anheuser-Busch Brewery tours to family fun at Scandia Family Center with its mini-golf, arcade games, and go-karts. Outdoor recreation thrives at Rockville Hills Regional Park's 600 acres of grasslands and oak woodlands, featuring 30 miles of trails. The Suisun Valley wine region provides an intimate wine tasting experience compared to nearby Napa Valley.
The real estate landscape in Fairfield includes a range of housing options. The median price for single family homes is $645,000, while townhomes have a median price of $609,500. One bedroom condos have a median price of $275,000, and two bedroom condos have a median price of $253,000. The Rancho Solano neighborhood, known for its single family homes, commands a higher median price point of $849,000.
Property taxes in Fairfield remain competitive with a 0.75% effective rate, matching neighboring Vacaville and Vallejo, while slightly higher than Napa's 0.70%. The California state income tax rate is 6.00% for yearly salaries of $41,901, and residents pay a combined sales tax rate of 8.80%.
The city's education system includes several highly rated schools. Angelo Rodriguez High School, Will C. Wood High School, and Vanden High School all earned A Minus ratings. Vacaville Christian Schools, serving elementary through high school students, received an A rating. Commuters benefit from the Fairfield and Suisun Transit system, with connections to Sacramento and the Bay Area via Amtrak Capitol Corridor trains. The city sits 45 miles from San Francisco and 47 miles from Sacramento along Interstate 80.
