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Fairfield, PA

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Population
542
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
606 ft
Median Home Value
$238,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$55,774
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Fairfield

Fairfield is a quiet, scenic small town tucked against the base of the mountains in southwestern Adams County. Surrounded by rolling apple orchards and open farmland, it offers a peaceful rural atmosphere with wide mountain views in nearly every direction. Centuries-old stone houses and tree-lined streets give the town a classic Pennsylvania feel, balancing quiet country living with a deep sense of local history.

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Daily life here centers around a close-knit community, with local schools and neighborhood gathering spots right nearby. You get the space and calm of the countryside while staying within an easy fifteen-minute drive of downtown Gettysburg and just a few miles from the Maryland line. Between weekend trips to nearby Liberty Mountain Resort and convenient routes for regional commuters, Fairfield makes a comfortable, welcoming home base.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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