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Moving to Fairfield, WA
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About Fairfield
Fairfield is a small wheat-country town of roughly 600 residents, about 30 miles southeast of downtown Spokane on WA-27 in the heart of the Palouse. Grain elevators dominate the skyline, and the town keeps a quiet agricultural rhythm — a genuine small farming community rather than a commuter suburb, though Spokane is reachable for work and services.
Home prices in Fairfield
Home prices in Fairfield vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Fairfield
- Grain elevators — the town's landmark structures (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Historic downtown Fairfield — small-town storefronts (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Surrounding Palouse farmland — wheat and legume country.
- Nearby Rockford and Spangle — neighboring small towns on the WA-27/US-195 corridors.
Commuting from Fairfield
- Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 30–35 minutes via WA-27 north to US-195/I-90 (approximate; no-traffic routing).
- No STA bus service — driving is the practical option.
Schools in Fairfield
Public schools: Liberty School District No. 362. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Fairfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fairfield, WA?
Home prices in Fairfield vary by neighborhood and property type. Price snapshot unavailable - How is the commute from Fairfield, WA?
Drive to downtown Spokane: approximately 30–35 minutes via WA-27 north to US-195/I-90 (approximate; no-traffic routing). - Which school district serves Fairfield, WA?
Fairfield is served by Liberty School District No. 362. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.