Fairfield Apartments and Rentals

Conveniently located midway between San Francisco and Sacramento, Fairfield offers numerous attractions and cultural activities in a gorgeous California climate that continue to attract new residents every year. Incorporated in 1903, Fairfield experienced its first major population growth in 1942 with the annexation of Travis Air Force Base, which was a significant boost to the local economy. It eventually became one of the main departure points for military units heading to Vietnam. Fairfield’s population has grown from 3,100 people in 1950 to 106,125 in 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Finding Fairfield apartments for rent is the best way to enjoy a thriving community in the heart of Solano County.

Fairfield offers residents the convenience of an urban metropolis while maintaining its commitment to preserving historic landmarks. The Westfield Solano Mall features department stores and dozens of specialty shops, and the Fairfield Center for Creative Arts is host to hundreds of festivals, seminars and performances throughout the year. Aquatics are very popular in the Fairfield community, and the Aquatics Complex boasts an indoor swimming pool, an activity pool with a retractable roof and water slides and swimming lessons. Fairfield is also the ideal starting point for daytrips, and residents can easily drive to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley or San Francisco for a weekend getaway.

Fairfield city officials have permitted almost 7 million square feet of development since 1995, and the city continues to grow due to its proximity to Travis Air Force Base and the rest of the Bay Area. Fairfield features a wide variety of businesses in industries such as distribution and research, manufacturing and development firms. The top employers in Fairfield are Travis Air Force Base, the County of Solano, Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District, NorthBay Medical Center and Solano Community College.

The Fairfield-Suisun Unified School District serves 23,000 K-12 students, and is made up of 5 high schools, 5 middle schools, twenty elementary schools and 1 adult school. Fairfield is also home to Solano Community College, which offers flexible learning options that include day and evening classes, travel abroad opportunities and online courses.

According to city-data.com, rentals in Fairfield were priced at a median gross rent of $1,180 in 2009.

Fairfield residents are committed to keeping open spaces available for outdoor recreation in the city, as is evidenced by their active participation in the city’s adopt-a-park program. Popular with residents, Alan Witt Community Park features a sports center and aquatics complex, little league fields, horseshoe pits and two playgrounds.

The Jelly Belly factory is a popular attraction that offers free factory tours, special events and conference rooms to businesses looking to add some color and flavor to their next professional function. One of the Anheuser-Busch brewery locations is in Fairfield, and offers complimentary tours that allow guests to see how Budweiser is packaged and made. Fairfield’s Anheuser-Busch brewery also offers classes that introduce new beer styles, demonstrate proper pouring techniques and provide food pairing suggestions.

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