Rural Residential
Much of Fairfield is lower-density, with older homes, large lots, wooded roads and agricultural surroundings rather than dense subdivisions.
NJTGO.com
New Jersey Town Guide Online
A practical look at Fairfield’s rural-residential market, Fairton housing conditions, schools and property-specific considerations.
Including Fairton and Gouldtown
Because Fairfield Township is a relatively small and rural housing market, NJTGO uses Fairton as a local market indicator and clearly dates the figures rather than treating them as a permanent township-wide valuation.
| June 2026 Fairton indicator | Market figure |
|---|---|
| Median listing price | $225,000 |
| Median listing price per sq. ft. | $157 |
| Active homes for sale | 11 |
| Median days on market | 75 days |
Source: Realtor.com Economic Research, June 2026. Market conditions and inventory change frequently.
Much of Fairfield is lower-density, with older homes, large lots, wooded roads and agricultural surroundings rather than dense subdivisions.
The Fairton area offers established village streets and nearby rural properties close to the municipal center and Route 49 corridor.
Gouldtown combines residential properties with a deeply significant historic landscape around the township school and Trinity AME Church.
Census 2020–2024 estimate for Fairfield Township.
Census 2020–2024 estimate for owner-occupied housing units.
Census 2020–2024 estimate.
PK–8 · 375 Gouldtown-Woodruff Road · 856-453-1882
Grades 9–12 · 90 Silver Lake Road · 856-451-9400