The character of Fairfield is realized in its diversity, the contrast of the old and the new, a broad range of esidential options and a blend of urban and rural access and amenities.

Fairfield residents, while welcoming well known businesses and industries, appreciate and strive to maintain the town’s colonial Connecticut heritage. Reminders of out 18th and 19th century architectural tradition are preserved in historic districts. Excellent universities and school abound, with almost six miles of coastline along Long Island Sound, Fairfield residents enjoy five beaches, marinas and water sports at their leisure.

Inland Fairfield is dotted with parks, rollings hills, stone walls, ponds and forests providing breathtaking scenery all year round. Convenient to Manhattan, serviced by Metro North, a short drive to Stamford, yet far enough away to maintain its personality and individuality. Fairfield offers its residents a unique and incomparable lifestyle.

POPULATION  57,300

SQUARE MILES  30.2

SCHOOLS

• 11 Elementary Schools
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 High Schools
• 8 Private Schools
• Coed Hebrew, Pre-k-12, High School

MEDICAL FACILITIES
Bridgeport Hospital, Norwalk Hospital, and St.Vincent’s Hospital are all within a fifteen to twenty-five minute car ride.

RECREATION
Connecticut Audubon Society, Jennings Beach and Marina, Lake Mohegan Beach, Penfield Beach, Richards Beach, Sasco Beach, South Pine Creek Beach, Southport Beach.

Parks
Gould Manor Park, Greenfield Hill Green and Park, Sturges Park. There are 17 town parks total.

VOLUNTEER SERVICES
American Red Cross, Fairfield community Services, Meals on Wheels, Southport Woman’s Club, Stewart B. McKinney Foundation, United Home Care, Welcome Wagon, Fairfield Community Theater Foundation.

TRANSPORTATION

Driving
I-95 or Merritt Parkway; 70 minutes to New York City, 30 minutes to New Haven. Connecticut Limousine Service to LaGuardia, Kennedy, Newark and Hartford Airports.

Public Transportation
Metro North Commuter Railway, local bus service and Greyhound bus 15 minutes away.

HISTORICAL SITES

The Fairfield Historical Society Museum
Collections spanning 350 years of Fairfield life, changing and permanent exhibitions, walking tours of historic district, library, and gift shop.

Ogden House & Garden
18th Century saltbox farmhouse.

HOUSE OF WORSHIP
There are many house of worship for various denominations in town.

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