New Fairfield
Town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

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.
- 13,579residents (2020 Census)
- 755 ftelevation · 230 m
- 20.4 sq miland area · 52.9 km²
- 665 / sq mipopulation density
- 06812ZIP code
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 had 13,579 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,579 |
|---|---|
| Density | 665 per sq mi (257 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Fairfield at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Western Connecticut Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 13,579 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.42 sq mi (52.9 km²) |
| Water area | 4.69 sq mi (12.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4802° N, 73.4868° W |
| ZIP code | 06812 |
| Official website | newfairfield.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0919050860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Fairfield
- Candlewood Knolls1.2 mi E
- Bigelow Corners1.5 mi SW
- Kellogg Point1.6 mi SE
- Knollcrest1.8 mi NE
- Candlewood Isle1.8 mi E
- Bogus Hill2.3 mi NE
- Candlewood Shores2.5 mi E
- Candlewood Orchards2.6 mi E
- Ball Pond2.7 mi SW
- Candlewood Lake Club2.7 mi E
- Chimney Point2.8 mi NE
- Inglenook3.0 mi N
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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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