Why Fairfield

Fairfield is a thriving hub for business in the North Bay, with nearly 8,000 businesses and 130,000 residents in the city, a regional workforce of 1.1 million, over 2.6M sq. ft. of available commercial and industrial space, and abundant infrastructure, including 56.7 million gallons/day of water with significant excess capacity.

Strategically located along I-80, I-680, and two rail lines, Fairfield is a distribution-friendly gateway for manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, logistics, retail, and defense industries. With quick permitting, a pro-housing designation, and responsive customer service, Fairfield supports both established employers—like Jelly Belly, Anheuser-Busch, Clorox, NorthBay Health, and Travis Air Force Base—and the growth of innovative startups.

The expansion of Fairfield's population base is balanced with commercial, office, and industrial development. The City has permitted almost seven million square feet of retail, office, and industrial development since 1995.

The location of Travis Air Force Base, the proximity and access to the rest of the Bay Area and the availability of land have combined to facilitate this development. A wide variety of manufacturing, light industry, back office, distribution, and research and development firms are located in Fairfield.

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Reasons for Making Fairfield Your First Choice

FULLY FOCUSED

We are committed to fostering responsible growth, creating opportunity, and improving and maintaining the quality of life for all. Our recently approved Economic Development Strategic Plan is a two-year roadmap to attract new jobs and industry, and revitalize the downtown area. Our General Plan, Fairfield Forward 2050, is a comprehensive plan that enables us to proactively and responsibly guide the city through another 30-year cycle of growth, progress, and public and private investment.

RICHLY RESOURCED

We carefully manage both natural and man-made resources to meet the needs of existing and new commercial/industrial tenants. Our state-of-the-art water treatment system has a daily capacity of 56.7 million gallons to support a wide range of manufacturing applications and is able to handle high-strength waste  needed by large food and beverage production and packaging companies like Anheuser-Busch and Jelly Belly. Our innovative digital/fiber master plan is designed to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity to help businesses of all sizes compete in today’s always-on, digital-first world.

 SMARTLY LOCATED

Our extensive transportation infrastructure—including railroads and major freeways—allows seamless access between businesses and suppliers, partners, and customers. Sacramento and Bay Area cities and airports are within easy reach through adjacent I-80, I-680, I-780 and I -505 interstates, as well as SR-12 and SR-37 freeways. Additionally, our industrial and office parks offer easy rail access and direct connections to ports in Oakland, West Sacramento, Benicia, and Richmond.

VIBRANTLY ALIVE

A dynamic mix of living spaces, outdoor activities, dining, and entertainment options make every day here a new experience. There are 29 parks and community gathering places in Fairfield, and modern facilities to meet the needs of our diverse community—including an adult recreation (senior) center, an aquatic center, a community center, nature parks, and a soccer complex. If shopping’s your bag, you’re in the right place. Our over 6.9 million square feet of retail space covers everything from a large regional mall (Solano Town Center) to a wide range of eclectic, independently owned shops, boutiques, and restaurants.

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