Fairfield, CT

Fairfield, Connecticut

Introduction to Fairfield, Connecticut

Fairfield, Connecticut, in Fairfield county, is 46 miles NE of New York, New York. The town is part of the Bridgeport metropolitan statistical area. About 57,340 people live in Fairfield.

Fairfield History

Some Puritans and Congregationalists were granted permission to settle in Connecticut in 1635 so that they could run an ecclesiastical society according to their own rules and regulations. The Fundamental Orders, a set of administrative and legal regulations, was adopted on January 14, 1639. Roger Ludlow, the framer of the Fundamental Orders, bought land in the area and named it Fairfield. The residents of this town supported the cause for independence from England during the Revolutionary War. As a result, the entire town was burned down in 1779 by British troops. However, the town was gradually built back and World War I triggered the development of the area.

Fairfield and nearby Attractions

• Southport Beach
• Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
• Aloysisus P. Kelley Theatre
• South Benson Marina
• Greenfield Hill Historic District
• Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course

Things To Do In Fairfield

The town of Fairfield is the ideal destination for golf lovers. The Pine Creek Park Golf Course, Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course and H Smith-Richardson Golf Club offer world class facilities to the players. The Pequot Yacht Club and the South Benson Marina offer opportunities to indulge in a variety of water sports. History lovers will also find it interesting to visit the Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum, the Historical Society of Fairfield and the Ogden House. There are numerous parks dotting the streets of Fairfield where one can enjoy family outings.

Fairfield Transportation

Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial is the nearest major airport.

Fairfield Higher Education

Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University are the local institutes of higher learning. The University of Bridgeport and Norwalk Community College are also close by.

High Points

Fairfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Fairfield, CT

Comparing Fairfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Fairfield Almanac

Fairfield Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Fairfield Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Fairfield Public Libraries

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Starbucks in Fairfield

Fairfield High Schools (2004)

FAIRFIELD WARDE HIGH SCHOOL
755 MELVILLE AVE.
203-255-8354
Serves 2,275 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

HOMEBOUND
501 KINGS HIGHWAY EAST
203-255-8371
A Special Education School

Fairfield Colleges

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Brio Academy of Fairfield

Fairfield University

Sacred Heart University

(List of All Connecticut Colleges)

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