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Fairfield
  • Suburb in Connecticut

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grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade B
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade B
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade unavailable
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Fairfield is a suburb of New York City with a population of 61,737. Fairfield is in Fairfield County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Fairfield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Fairfield and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fairfield are highly rated.

About

About Fairfield...
Population
61,737

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$627,100
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,977
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    17%
  • Own
    83%
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Fairfield Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    20.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    1.6
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    1.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    12.8
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    122
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,495.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    142.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    13%
  • 25-34 years
    8%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    15%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    32%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    12%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

Working in Fairfield

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$149,641
National
$69,021

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