Comparing Fairfield and Westport
| Fairfield Read the guide | Westport Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $1,040,036 | $2,199,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +10.6% | +4.8% |
| Price per sq ft | $454 | $641 |
| Sells at | 102% of list price | 100% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 680 | 325 |
| Median days on market | 19 | 25 |
| Homes for sale now | 135 | 71 |
| Months of supply | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Typical home sold | 4 bd · 2,280 sq ft · built 1960 | 4 bd · 3,340 sq ft · built 1966 |
| Home types | 84% single-family · 13% condo · 3% multi-family | 89% single-family · 10% condo |
| Population | 65,300 | 27,996 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 29.9 | 20.0 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 19.19 | 13.20 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$14,000/yr | ~$20,300/yr |
| Public schools | 16 | 8 |
| Parks and preserves | 95 | 40 |
Market figures: SmartMLS closed residential sales, last 12 months; a town with fewer than 10 sales shows n/a. The tax estimate is the median sale price × Connecticut's 70% assessment × the town-wide mill rate (special taxing districts and actual assessments differ). Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Mill rates: CT Office of Policy and Management. School counts: NCES. Parks: OpenStreetMap contributors.