Living in New Fairfield, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Fairfield · Census data 2020–2024
New Fairfield has 13,584 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $137,647 (44% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $484,800, the median rent is $1,896/month.
New Fairfield at a glance
- Population
- 13,584
- Median age
- 42.9State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $137,647State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $484,800State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $1,896/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 91.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.3%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is New Fairfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in New Fairfield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Fairfield the median home value is $484,800, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,896 per month, which is 24% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,105 a month in housing costs.
New Fairfield median household income
The median household income in New Fairfield is $137,647 and the income per person is $61,068. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in New Fairfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,107
- Owner-occupied
- 91.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.3%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.97
New Fairfield demographics
- Population
- 13,584
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 4,562
- Foreign-born
- 13.4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Fairfield ›
Education in New Fairfield
48.3% of adults 25 and older in New Fairfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 22.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Fairfield
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18%
- Drive alone
- 67.5%
- Public transit
- 1.8%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
New Fairfield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Fairfield | 13,584 | $137,647 | $484,800 | $1,896 |
| Candlewood Knolls | 224 | $164,250 | $700,000 | — |
| Bigelow Corners | 884 | $119,375 | $472,400 | — |
| Knollcrest | 266 | $163,125 | $484,100 | — |
| Candlewood Isle | 633 | $250,001 | $1,029,200 | — |
| Candlewood Shores | 525 | $183,587 | $421,300 | — |
| Candlewood Orchards | 900 | $131,250 | $502,500 | — |
| Ball Pond | 2,627 | $130,417 | $396,100 | $1,884 |
| Candlewood Lake Club | 255 | $250,001 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in New Fairfield, CT?
The median household income in New Fairfield is $137,647, 44% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Fairfield?
The median home value in New Fairfield is $484,800, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in New Fairfield?
The median gross rent in New Fairfield is $1,896 per month, about 24% of household income.
Is New Fairfield, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Connecticut median; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%.
What is the median age in New Fairfield?
The median age in New Fairfield is 42.9 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in New Fairfield?
The average commute to work in New Fairfield is 42 minutes; 18% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Fairfield?
The unemployment rate in New Fairfield is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Fairfield?
48.3% of adults in New Fairfield 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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