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Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Fairfield, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,852
Population
63,406
Renter Mix
20% Rent
A cozy and historic suburb on the shore of Long Island Sound
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Overlooking Long Island Sound, Fairfield is a historic community on the west side of Bridgeport. Most of the city’s landscape is covered by cozy residential neighborhoods and lush public parks, with a thriving commercial district along Black Rock Turnpike near the center of town. The charming Downtown area is full of red brick storefronts and tree-shaded sidewalks, forming a popular walkable hangout for locals.
Just north of Downtown, Fairfield University enrolls about 5,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members. Boasting a terrific public school system and a low crime rate, Fairfield is a particularly desirable option for folks raising families.
Explore the City
Families enjoy going to the beaches in Fairfield on a sunny day.
The neighborhood of Fairfield is full of Cape Cod and Traditional style homes.
Fairfield offers quiet side streets with scenic walkways throughout the neighborhood.
Residents of Fairfield can visit neighboring towns and cities via Fairfield Station.
Residents enjoy going for a swim at one of the many beaches in Fairfield.
16 Hands Frozen Yogurt is a community staple of downtown Fairfield.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$154,998
Average: $177,403
Education
30,224
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
31,431
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fairfield has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
20%
Non-Renters
80%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Fairfield, CT is $1,922 for a studio, $2,852 for one bedroom, $4,147 for two bedrooms, and $5,509 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairfield has decreased by -2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,852/month
797 Sq Ft
House
$8,150/month
2,174 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,719/month
1,400 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fairfield, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
385 Students
Public
Grades K-5
441 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
385 Students
Public
Grades K-5
245 Students
Public
Grades K-5
371 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
771 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
715 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
584 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,367 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,308 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Connecticut Audubon Center at Fairfield
- Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
- Discovery Museum and Planetarium
- The Rolnick Observatory
- Sherwood Island State Park
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
- Westchester County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.