2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Fairfield, CT vs Joliet, IL

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- Household income in Joliet, is 48% less than it is in Fairfield and is 11% above the National Average.
- Fairfield unemployment rate is 6.5%.
- Joliet unemployment rate is 9.4%.
 Fairfield, CTJoliet, ILUnited States
 Unemployment Rate6.5%9.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth-0.3%-0.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth26.8%26.3%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.4%8.8%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.0%5.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$71,996$31,390$37,638
 Household Income$149,641$77,373$69,021
 Family Median Income$180,933$91,207$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Fairfield, CTJoliet, ILUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K4.1%7.6%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K2.2%2.5%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K3.8%7.9%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K3.8%6.1%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K3.9%7.1%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K3.8%7.1%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K5.7%10.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K8.8%13.9%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K14.0%20.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K12.0%10.5%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K37.8%6.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Fairfield, CTJoliet, ILUnited States
 Management, business, finance30.2%11.7%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science6.0%3.9%6.5%
 Community, social services1.4%1.5%1.8%
 Legal3.0%0.6%1.2%
 Education, library8.5%5.4%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment3.9%0.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.7%4.8%6.2%
 Healthcare support1.1%3.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.9%3.3%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving2.9%6.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance1.9%4.0%3.6%
 Personal care3.1%2.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support23.2%19.9%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.1%0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair3.3%8.9%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving3.8%22.8%13.1%
Reviews for Fairfield    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived in CT my whole life and I can't wait to get out of here. If you have yourself established, then this is great place to live. If you're a young person  More

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Over 12 years ago

Very expensive town to live in but good restaurants, schools, beaches and access to  More

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Reviews for Joliet    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Great place to live !!!!!!!!!! Lived in Naperville for 30 years in that rat race ! Came herE bought a home reallll cheap and neighbors are great and taxes are low ! Lots  More

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Over 10 years ago

its laid back mixed town people mind to them self.I like it at first I didn't but it grew on me anyway overall its a nice place to  More

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Over 12 years ago

The West side of town above the Bluffs is filled with stately Victorian homes. Public gatherings on major holidays are  More

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