How long do people stay in their homes in Fairfield, PA?
21.6% (±8.2 points) of households in Fairfield, PA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.1% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 21.6% (±8.2 points)
- Since before 2000
- 23.1%
When households in Fairfield moved in
| Moved in | Fairfield | Adams County | Pennsylvania | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 4.2% (±3.2 points) | 2.6% | 3.7% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 17.4% (±7.6 points) | 13.5% | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 40.9% (±10.8 points) | 36.8% | 36.1% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 14.3% (±7.2 points) | 19.3% | 17.5% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 7.7% (±5.2 points) | 13.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 15.4% (±7.5 points) | 14.6% | 14.9% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Fairfield, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Adams County (16.1%).
It is not measurably different from Pennsylvania (20.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Fairfield
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | — | 21.6% (±8.2 points) | — |
| Hamiltonban Township | 2.6 mi | 7.6% (±3.6 points) | Lower |
| Carroll Valley | 2.8 mi | 17.5% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Township (Adams County) | 3.1 mi | 9.0% (±5.3 points) | Lower |
| Liberty Township (Adams County) | 3.5 mi | 10.4% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Freedom Township (Adams County) | 4.4 mi | 11.0% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cumberland Township (Adams County) | 6.3 mi | 14.7% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Emmitsburg | 6.3 mi | 27.8% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Franklin Township (Adams County) | 7.6 mi | 13.6% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hamiltonban Township, PA (7.6%), Highland Township (Adams County), PA (9.0%), Liberty Township (Adams County), PA (10.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Abbottstown | 26.7% (±10.7 points) |
| 5 | Biglerville | 26.2% (±15.3 points) |
| 6 | McSherrystown | 25.6% (±13.7 points) |
| 7 | Gettysburg | 23.2% (±5.4 points) |
| 8 | Littlestown | 22.9% (±7.9 points) |
| 9 | Arendtsville | 22.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 10 | Fairfield | 21.6% (±8.2 points) |
| 11 | New Oxford | 20.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 12 | East Berlin | 19.9% (±6.4 points) |
| 13 | Conewago Township (Adams County) | 17.6% (±4.9 points) |
| 14 | Carroll Valley | 17.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 15 | Straban Township | 17.1% (±6.1 points) |
| 16 | Hamilton Township (Adams County) | 16.3% (±5.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fairfield
How often do people move in Fairfield?
21.6% of households in Fairfield, PA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Fairfield have?
23.1% of households in Fairfield have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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