Living in Fairfield University, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fairfield University · Census data 2020–2024
Fairfield University has 2,939 residents with a median age of 19.2. .
Fairfield University at a glance
- Population
- 2,939
- Median age
- 19.2State: 41.1
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 11 min
Is Fairfield University a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 11 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 92.3%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Fairfield University: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
Fairfield University demographics
- Population
- 2,939
- Median age
- 19.2
- Under 18
- 1.7%
- 65 and older
- 0.4%
- Households
- 9
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 0.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fairfield University ›
Education in Fairfield University
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Fairfield University have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fairfield University
- Unemployment rate
- 13.6%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 11 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.6%
- Drive alone
- 29.9%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 31.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Fairfield University vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield University | 2,939 | — | — | — |
| Mill Plain | 2,033 | $200,380 | $818,900 | — |
| Fairfield | 63,416 | $172,432 | $780,500 | $2,185 |
| Southport | 1,568 | $159,688 | $1,094,600 | $3,333 |
| Murray | 503 | $244,375 | $1,069,800 | — |
| Staples | 7,340 | $192,656 | $1,165,500 | $2,328 |
| Bridgeport | 149,153 | $58,685 | $274,900 | $1,450 |
| Greens Farms | 3,229 | $250,001 | $1,314,700 | $3,501 |
| Plattsville | 910 | $173,750 | $671,300 | — |
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Is Fairfield University, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 11 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 13.6%; a poverty rate of 92.3%.
What is the median age in Fairfield University?
The median age in Fairfield University is 19.2 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Fairfield University?
The average commute to work in Fairfield University is 11 minutes; 27.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fairfield University?
The unemployment rate in Fairfield University is 13.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fairfield University?
5.7% of adults in Fairfield University have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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