New Fairfield Town, CT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
13,558 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
79.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$143,864 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$455,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,100 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,692 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
2
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Western Connecticut Planning Region
1
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury Metro Area
1
Connecticut
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 12 26
Feb 3 11 30
Mar 4 8 38
Apr 4 2 49
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 5 0 71
Sep 5 0 64
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 4 1 42
Dec 4 8 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 44% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, CT State Senate District 30, CT State House District 108, CT
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Schools

Meeting House Hill School
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
New Fairfield High School
2 miles, SW • 4.6 star
New Fairfield Middle School
2 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Post University
21 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Danbury Hospital
6 miles, S • 2.3 star
Putnam Hospital Center
11 miles, W • 4.1 star
Four Winds
16 miles, SW
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Airports

Westchester County Airport
31 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
34 miles, SE • 1 star
Long Island MacArthur Airport
51 miles, S • 1.4 star
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