Living in New Fairfield, CT
New Fairfield is a Fairfield County town on the east shore of Candlewood Lake, with Squantz Pond State Park, Great Hollow Nature Preserve and Routes 37 and 39 as its main roads.
New Fairfield at a glance
- Median sale price
- $610,000+6.6% vs last year 149 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.54 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$11,800 median-priced home
- Population
- 13,651 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 20.4 sq mi 669 per sq mi
What it is like in New Fairfield
New Fairfield is in Fairfield County, about 55 miles northeast of New York City. It covers 20.42 square miles of land, has a population of 13,651, and borders Brookfield, Danbury, Sherman and New Milford.
Settlers from Fairfield received approval in 1724 to establish a township, and New Fairfield was incorporated in 1740. Sherman separated from it in 1802. Four lakes are in town: Candlewood Lake, Squantz Pond, Ball Pond and Margerie Lake Reservoir. Connecticut Light and Power began building Candlewood Lake in 1926, and the lake is the largest in Connecticut. The town once had the Candlewood Playhouse, a summer stock theater.
Squantz Pond State Park covers 172 acres and was established in 1926, with hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking and camping. Great Hollow Nature Preserve on State Route 37 has 825 acres and more than four miles of trails. Hidden Valley Nature Center on Gillotti Road is a 14-acre sanctuary founded in 1960. Other places include Pootatuck State Forest, Sweetcake Mountain Preserve, New Fairfield Town Park, Ball Pond Town Park and two boat launches.
The New Fairfield Historical Society runs the West Centre School, known as the Little Red Schoolhouse, as a museum. Candlewood Corner on Route 39 is a small cluster of businesses, and Candlewood Creamery is at 90 Route 39.
Getting around from New Fairfield
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 84 min | 62 |
| New Haven | 71 min | 43 |
| Stamford | 67 min | 37 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 103 min | 67 |
| Boston | 207 min | 163 |
| Providence | 181 min | 138 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 108 min | 77 |
Rail stations nearby
- Danbury 6.1 mi Metro-North
- Bethel 8 mi Metro-North
Highways and routes
Connecticut Routes 37 and 39 are the two main state roads. Interstate 84, in Danbury, is the closest highway. Drive times: New Haven 71 minutes (43 miles), Stamford 67 minutes (37 miles), Hartford 84 minutes (62 miles), Bradley Airport 108 minutes (77 miles) and New York City Midtown 103 minutes (67 miles).
There is no rail station in town. Danbury station (6.1 miles) and Bethel station (8 miles) have Metro-North service.
Schools in New Fairfield
4 public schools in New Fairfield School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 2
- Consolidated
- Meeting House Hill
Middle 1
- New Fairfield
High school 1
- New Fairfield High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up New 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 New Fairfield
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Ice cream shop at Candlewood Corner with 29 core flavors and baked goods.
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Italian restaurant and pizzeria offering dine-in, delivery and catering.
Parks, preserves and trails 13
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New Fairfield housing market
Over the last 12 months, 149 homes sold in New Fairfield with a median sale price of $610,000 and a median of 30 days on market. There are 40 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $305 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 6.6% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.2 months.
New Fairfield's town-wide property tax rate is 27.54 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $11,800 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 New Fairfield
What is the median home price in New Fairfield, CT?
The median sale price in New Fairfield is $610,000, based on 149 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in New Fairfield, CT?
New Fairfield's town-wide property tax rate is 27.54 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $11,800 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is New Fairfield, CT from Hartford?
New Fairfield is about 62 miles and a 84-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is New Fairfield, CT from New York City?
New Fairfield is about 67 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 103-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in New Fairfield, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Danbury (Metro-North) about 6.1 miles from the center of New Fairfield. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of New Fairfield, CT?
New Fairfield has about 13,651 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 20.4 square miles.
How many public schools are in New Fairfield, CT?
New Fairfield has 4 public schools in New 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 New Fairfield, CT?
There are 40 homes for sale in New Fairfield right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Which lakes are in New Fairfield?
Candlewood Lake, Squantz Pond, Ball Pond and Margerie Lake Reservoir.
What are the main roads in New Fairfield?
Connecticut Routes 37 and 39. Interstate 84 is the closest highway, in Danbury.
Where is the nearest train station?
Danbury station, 6.1 miles away, and Bethel station, 8 miles away, have Metro-North service.
What is Squantz Pond State Park?
A 172-acre state park established in 1926 with hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking and camping.
Which towns border New Fairfield?
Brookfield, Danbury, Sherman and New Milford.
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