New Fairfield

Town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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New Fairfield is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut, with 13,579 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 755 ft (230 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Candlewood Knolls, 1.2 miles E.

About New Fairfield

New Fairfield is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 13,579 at the 2020 census. New Fairfield is one of five towns that surround Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in Connecticut. The town is located 55 miles (89 km) northeast of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.

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Living in New Fairfield

Median household income
$137,647
Median home value
$484,800
Median rent
$1,896/mo
Median age
42.9
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New Fairfield, CT population

New Fairfield had 13,579 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census13,579
Density665 per sq mi (257 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

New Fairfield at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyWestern Connecticut Planning Region
TypeTown
Population13,579 (2020)
Land area20.42 sq mi (52.9 km²)
Water area4.69 sq mi (12.15 km²)
Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Coordinates41.4802° N, 73.4868° W
ZIP code06812
Official websitenewfairfield.org
Census code (GEOID)0919050860

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about New Fairfield

What county is New Fairfield in?

New Fairfield is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of New Fairfield, CT?

13,579 people lived in New Fairfield at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of New Fairfield, CT?

The ZIP code of New Fairfield is 06812.

What is the elevation of New Fairfield?

755 feet (230 m) above sea level.

What towns are near New Fairfield?

Candlewood Knolls (1.2 mi), Bigelow Corners (1.5 mi), Kellogg Point (1.6 mi), Knollcrest (1.8 mi), Candlewood Isle (1.8 mi).

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