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Fairfield, Maine · ZIP 04937

Fairfield — ZIP 04937

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Fairfield (04937) scores 65/100 — Fair for Maine. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $253K.

65OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share4%
Property crime share96%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index88/100
Avg math proficiency82%
Avg reading proficiency83%
Schools nearby2

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index63/100
Typical home value$253K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$253K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

553

Violent Crime

47

Property Crime

506

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Somerset County, Maine (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lawrence High School09–12531
82%
82%
Lawrence Jr High School07–08276
81%
84%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

6,411

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 04937 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 04937 has a school score of 88/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 04937 is approximately $253K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 04937 in Fairfield has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.