Living in Fairfield, CT
Fairfield is a Fairfield County town on Long Island Sound of 29.91 square miles with three Metro-North stations, a Town Green, and Post Road as its main commercial street.
Fairfield at a glance
- Median sale price
- $1,040,036+10.6% vs last year 680 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 19.19 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$14,000 median-priced home
- Population
- 65,300 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 29.9 sq mi 2,183 per sq mi
What it is like in Fairfield
Fairfield is a town in Fairfield County with a population of 65,300 and a land area of 29.91 square miles. It borders Bridgeport, Westport, Weston, Easton and Trumbull.
The Town Green area holds the Fairfield Museum and History Center at 370 Beach Road, and the Town Hall campus at 611 Old Post Road includes the Sun Tavern and the Old Academy. The town also contains the Greenfield Hill Historic District, Fairfield University, and the Black Rock and Southport sections.
Post Road runs through town and carries many of its restaurants, including Flipside Burgers & Bar at 1125 Post Road and Brick Walk Tavern at 1275 Post Road.
Connecticut Audubon runs two sites in town: Birdcraft Museum and Sanctuary at 314 Unquowa Road, founded in 1914, and the Fairfield Nature Center at 2325 Burr Street. Other outdoor spaces from the town's list include Fairfield Village Green, Jennings Garden, Park Square, and the Fairchild Wheeler and H. Smith Richardson golf courses.
The Fairfield Theatre Company at 70 Sanford Street has a concert room called The Warehouse and the StageOne black box theater. Elicit Brewing Company is at 111 Black Rock Turnpike, and RyeBird opened at 11 Unquowa Road in October 2024. Fairfield Restaurant Week was held for its 14th year in 2025.
Getting around from Fairfield
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 78 min | 58 |
| New Haven | 39 min | 25 |
| Stamford | 31 min | 20 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 84 min | 55 |
| Boston | 197 min | 157 |
| Providence | 161 min | 128 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 101 min | 74 |
Rail stations nearby
- Fairfield-Black Rock 2.2 mi Metro-North
- Fairfield 2.4 mi Metro-North
- Southport 2.9 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
Three Metro-North stations are in or near town: Fairfield-Black Rock (2.2 miles straight line), Fairfield (2.4 miles) and Southport (2.9 miles). By car, Stamford is 31 minutes (20 miles), New Haven 39 minutes (25 miles) and Midtown New York City 84 minutes (55 miles).
Hartford is 78 minutes (58 miles) away, Bradley Airport 101 minutes (74 miles), Providence 161 minutes and Boston 197 minutes.
Schools in Fairfield
16 public schools in Fairfield School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 11
- Burr
- Dwight
- Holland Hill
- Jennings
- McKinley
- Mill Hill
- North Stratfield
- Osborn Hill
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- Riverfield
- Sherman
- Stratfield
Middle 3
- Fairfield Woods
- Roger Ludlowe
- Tomlinson
High school 2
- Fairfield Ludlowe High School
- Fairfield Warde High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Fairfield School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Fairfield
Open Fairfield in Google Maps →Eat and drink 21
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Tavern on Post Road.
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Italian restaurant and bar on Post Road.
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Paninoteca and pizzeria serving sandwiches, pizza and espresso.
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Deli with menu and catering, open early in the morning.
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Brewery and beer hall that also runs a cocktail bar, lounge and arcade and serves food.
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Mediterranean restaurant serving dinner and Sunday brunch.
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Burger restaurant and bar on Post Road with a seasonal outdoor patio.
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Italian-American wine bar with handmade pasta, antipasti boards, cocktails and brunch.
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Hot chicken restaurant with spice levels from mild to hot and vegetarian options.
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Restaurant with dine-in, takeout, a bar menu, catering and private parties.
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Italian restaurant open since 1975 serving dinner entrees, pizza, paninis and catering.
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Italian restaurant making pasta in-house and Napoletana pizza, with a full bar.
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Italian-inspired restaurant with shared plates, handmade pasta, salumi and cocktails.
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Italian and Mediterranean restaurant serving handmade pasta, seafood and wood-fired dishes.
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Pizzeria serving thin-crust tavern-style pizza, including hot oil pizza and salad pizzas.
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Asian fusion restaurant with sushi and ramen, draft beer and sake.
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New American restaurant and cocktail bar on Unquowa Road, opened in October 2024.
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Sushi and sashimi restaurant with a conveyor-belt service and online ordering.
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Italian restaurant serving pasta, seafood, steaks and pizza, with gluten-free pasta and pizza.
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Pizza bar at the Brick Walk serving oven-charred pizzas, meatballs and brunch.
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Ice cream shop serving homemade ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt, shakes and cakes.
Things to do and see 3
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Songbird sanctuary and historic museum site founded in 1914 and run by Connecticut Audubon.
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Local history museum and museum shop overlooking the Town Green.
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Performance venue with a larger concert room called The Warehouse and a 225-seat black box theater called StageOne.
Parks, preserves and trails 95
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Fairfield housing market
Over the last 12 months, 680 homes sold in Fairfield with a median sale price of $1,040,036 and a median of 19 days on market. There are 135 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $454 per square foot. The typical home sold for 102% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 10.6% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 2.4 months.
Fairfield's town-wide property tax rate is 19.19 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $14,000 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Fairfield
What is the median home price in Fairfield, CT?
The median sale price in Fairfield is $1,040,036, based on 680 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Fairfield, CT?
Fairfield's town-wide property tax rate is 19.19 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $14,000 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Fairfield, CT from Hartford?
Fairfield is about 58 miles and a 78-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Fairfield, CT from New York City?
Fairfield is about 55 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 84-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Fairfield, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Fairfield-Black Rock (Metro-North) about 2.2 miles from the center of Fairfield. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Fairfield, CT?
Fairfield has about 65,300 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 29.9 square miles.
How many public schools are in Fairfield, CT?
Fairfield has 16 public schools in Fairfield School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Fairfield, CT?
There are 135 homes for sale in Fairfield right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which train stations serve Fairfield?
Fairfield-Black Rock, Fairfield and Southport, all on Metro-North, at 2.2, 2.4 and 2.9 miles straight line.
How far is Fairfield from New York City?
Midtown New York City is 55 miles and about 84 minutes by car.
Which towns border Fairfield?
Bridgeport, Westport, Weston, Easton and Trumbull.
What is there to see at the Town Green?
The Fairfield Museum and History Center is at 370 Beach Road, and the Sun Tavern and Old Academy are on the Town Hall campus at 611 Old Post Road.
Where can I see live performances?
The Fairfield Theatre Company at 70 Sanford Street has The Warehouse and StageOne rooms, and Fairfield University's Quick Center for the Arts is at 1073 North Benson Road.
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