Fairfield County, CT relocation guide
Moving to Fairfield, CT
About Fairfield
Fairfield is a coastal town on Long Island Sound with five town beaches, a historic town green laid out in 1639, and the harbor village of Southport. Housing runs from antique Colonials and Capes near the shore and in wooded neighborhoods like Fairfield Woods and Stratfield Village to newer construction and waterfront estates (per Homes.com's Fairfield guide). Downtown around Sherman Green and the Post Road offers shops and restaurants, and the town is home to two universities.
Home prices in Fairfield
The median listing price in Fairfield is $995,000.
Top places in Fairfield
- Southport Village and Southport Harbor — historic harbor village with shops and the Pequot Library.
- Sherman Green — downtown green at 1451 Post Rd, heart of downtown Fairfield's shops and restaurants.
- Fairfield Museum & History Center — 370 Beach Rd, on the historic Town Green; founded 1903.
- Jennings Beach — town beach on Long Island Sound.
- Penfield Beach — town beach with a lighthouse view.
- Sasco Beach — quieter town beach in the Sasco Hill area.
- Lake Mohegan — inland park at 960 Morehouse Hwy with trails and swimming.
- Connecticut Audubon Society Birdcraft Museum & Sanctuary — 314 Unquowa Rd; the oldest private songbird sanctuary in the U.S. (est. 1914), a National Historic Landmark.
Commuting from Fairfield
- Metro-North New Haven Line; three in-town stations: Fairfield, Fairfield–Black Rock, and Southport.
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~70–80 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Fairfield
Public schools: Fairfield Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Your Fairfield County connection: Doug Bross of the Bross Chingas Bross Team
The Referral Shop is operated by Doug Bross of the Bross Chingas Bross Team, Coldwell Banker Realty, 355 Riverside Ave., Westport, CT 06880. Doug serves buyers and sellers in Fairfield County, Connecticut — including Fairfield, CT.
Relocating within Fairfield County? Work directly with Doug Bross. Moving farther? We connect you with a license-verified agent selected for production and professional standing in your destination community, on a referral basis.
Fairfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Fairfield, CT?
The median listing price in Fairfield is $995,000. Median listing price (active listings, all property types) - How is the commute from Fairfield, CT?
Metro-North New Haven Line; three in-town stations: Fairfield, Fairfield–Black Rock, and Southport. - Which school district serves Fairfield, CT?
Fairfield is served by Fairfield Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Library
Parks & recreation
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.