Comparing Westport and Fairfield
| Westport Read the guide | Fairfield Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $2,199,000 | $1,040,036 |
| Price vs a year ago | +4.8% | +10.6% |
| Price per sq ft | $641 | $454 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 102% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 325 | 680 |
| Median days on market | 25 | 19 |
| Homes for sale now | 71 | 135 |
| Months of supply | 2.6 | 2.4 |
| Typical home sold | 4 bd · 3,340 sq ft · built 1966 | 4 bd · 2,280 sq ft · built 1960 |
| Home types | 89% single-family · 10% condo | 84% single-family · 13% condo · 3% multi-family |
| Population | 27,996 | 65,300 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 20.0 | 29.9 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 13.20 | 19.19 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$20,300/yr | ~$14,000/yr |
| Public schools | 8 | 16 |
| Parks and preserves | 40 | 95 |
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.