Jefferson County · Birmingham-Hoover · population 9,524
Where Fairfield stands
20% off 5-year peak. home values down 7.1% in the last year. population shrinking 1.2% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Fairfield has held up across the cycle: home values at $92,483 with -1.9% 5-year CAGR. The bull case is structural — population, location, employer base — and holds even if next year's print is soft.
Fairfield has given back 20% from its 5-year peak — that's not a healthy correction, it's a market still digesting an overshoot. The bear case is that the floor hasn't been found yet.
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a city in Jefferson County, Alabama, with an estimated population of 9,524. It anchors the Birmingham-Hoover metro area. The population has contracted 1.2% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Fairfield is $92,483 as of 2026-04, down 7.1% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged -1.9% annual growth, and the market currently sits about 20% below its 5-year peak. The composite momentum score is 25 of 100 (Declining). The market is well off recent highs — patient long-term buyers may find opportunities, but resale liquidity is reduced.
▲ Bull case
▼ Bear case
Playbook
Make sure you're not catching a falling knife. Verify local fundamentals — jobs, population trend, school enrollment — before assuming the bottom is in. Negotiate hard and walk away from anything that doesn't pencil. Fairfield is currently 20% off its 5-year peak — historically, that's been the discount tier of this market.
Be realistic. Below-list pricing may be required; time is not your friend. If you can wait 2-3 years for the cycle to turn, consider holding.
Cap rates can look great in Declining markets, but verify tenant pool, income stability, and exit liquidity before committing. A 10% cap on a vacant property is 0%.
Local safety & alerts
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
Climate & natural-disaster risk
State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.
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Local sports teams
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Local economy & environment
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