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Fairfield
- AOverall Grade
- Suburb in Connecticut
- 92 reviews
- Public SchoolsA+
- Crime & SafetyB
- HousingC+
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA+
- DiversityB
- JobsB
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC-
- Health & FitnessA+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA
- CommuteB+
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$597,900
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,841
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Fairfield Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B
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Jobs
B
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Median Household Income
$127,746
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Fairfield Reviews
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Thankfully have moved from Fairfield. The particular neighborhood that I resided was not inclusive. There were neighbors that wouldn’t aknowledge others. The center of town doesn’t offer much; yet is too congested. The beaches are crowded and nothing special. The residents (in one particular, “sought after” neighborhood) are extremely unfriendly and cliquish. It’s middle school all over again! Let’s just say, I kiss the ground where we currently reside.
We love the (relative) diversity, higher level of social awareness, walkability, food, access to nature. There is still a bit of "gold coast" that you have to roll your eyes at, but for the most part there's a lot of really good people. We went from late-20s young professionals to 30s parents of a young child during our four years so far in Fairfield. Both experiences were/have been great.
Each neighborhood in Fairfield has a really distinct personality, so I would do some additional research to see what neighborhood fits for you. We love that we can WALK to 6 parks/playgrounds, 5 beaches, hiking trails, fishing, a library that rivals some children's museums, national-act concerts, & the train to NYC or New Haven. At the same time, we have our own driveway and backyard where I can garden & have a bonfire with friends over without imposing on neighbors. The town amenities & services are great, much better than other area towns- tax $ actually worth it.
Each neighborhood in Fairfield has a really distinct personality, so I would do some additional research to see what neighborhood fits for you. We love that we can WALK to 6 parks/playgrounds, 5 beaches, hiking trails, fishing, a library that rivals some children's museums, national-act concerts, & the train to NYC or New Haven. At the same time, we have our own driveway and backyard where I can garden & have a bonfire with friends over without imposing on neighbors. The town amenities & services are great, much better than other area towns- tax $ actually worth it.
Fairfield is a wonderful town to grow up in. Education is one of the top priorities of Fairfield, as public, private, and college schools are extremely prominent. What I wish would change about Fairfield is the lack of diversity, as the housing market can make it hard to afford to live there. The best part about living in Fairfield is how family friendly it is. There are parks, shopping, music, and beaches that bring people in from all over the state. Not only during the day, but there also is a lot of restaurants, shops, and movie theatres that are great at night too.