Our Company

You’re in Great Company.
Our passionate team has an innate desire to do better—with decades of expertise and an entrepreneurial spirit woven into every fiber of our organization.

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by the numbers

50,600
Units Nationwide

35
Geographical Markets

1,580
Happy Associates

*Data as of March 31, 2026.

OUR CULTURE & VALUES

Operating with a Purpose

Being a part of the Fairfield family of associates nationwide means more than a rewarding career with personal growth. It’s a partnership for the long term, working alongside colleagues in an open-dialogue environment that encourages ideation and growth. Our Connection, Culture, and Community values focus on the individual differences of our associates to drive innovation and create a sense of community for them along with our residents, investors and the communities in which we all live and work. We know that our associates are a key ingredient to our success, and we’re proud to reflect that in our culture.

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OUR CULTURE IN ACTION

Panel of diversy associates at the San Diego corporate office

A volunteer effort of onsite team collaborating with local police and fire departments

Five smiling onsite associates on a break

Our History

Creating Better Lives Since 1985

A track record like Fairfield’s requires solid partnerships grounded in trust, transparency, and integrity. Using our comprehensive, vertically integrated platform and diverse multifamily investing strategies, we’re in real estate to make a real difference. Since 1985, we've been building better partnerships, leadership teams, and company values, allowing us to continually evolve, expand, and excel.

A History of Fairfield’s Milestones

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1985

The start of something better. The inception of Fairfield’s development and operating platform.

1998

Fairfield expands to encompass redevelopment, asset management, and dispositions as the company builds prominent equity relationships.

2002

Fairfield forms initial joint venture with California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS).

2004

Fairfield launches its Affordable Fund initiative.

2005

CalSTRS & Fairfield form a company partnership.

A photo of the exterior corner of an apartment building at dusk, with text at the bottom reading "The Ian Apartments, VA | 2021".

2006

Fairfield earns its first LEED Gold certification, fulfilling goals to build a more sustainable future.

2007

Fairfield launches Living Green® to promote sustainability at its communities.

2016

Fairfield celebrates its 500th acquisition.

2021

Fairfield launches formal ESG guidelines and formalizes a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee, and Fairfield-owned communities become 100% smoke free under Share The Air.

Fairfield Brand Identity

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About Fairfield

Frequently Asked Questions

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