Fairfield County, CT relocation guide
Moving to New Fairfield, CT
About New Fairfield
New Fairfield is a small lake town on the western shore of Candlewood Lake — four lakes lie within the town (Candlewood Lake, Squantz Pond, Ball Pond, and Margerie Lake Reservoir), and roads wind around hills and reservoirs to a small shopping district at the town center. Once a summer resort destination, the lakeshore is now mostly year-round homes, including waterfront communities like Candlewood Isle, Candlewood Knolls, and Sail Harbor. Housing is relatively affordable compared with neighboring towns (per Homes.com's New Fairfield guide), and the town is known for its connected community and outdoor recreation.
Home prices in New Fairfield
The median listing price in New Fairfield is $811,000.
Top places in New Fairfield
- Squantz Pond State Park — 172-acre state park on the southwestern shore of Squantz Pond, with swimming, boating, and hiking.
- Candlewood Lake — Connecticut's largest lake, bordering the town's eastern side.
- Pootatuck State Forest — state forest adjacent to Squantz Pond State Park, reached by the park's trails.
- Ball Pond — lake and principal community in town.
- New Fairfield Town Park — town park with a beach on Candlewood Lake.
- Town center shopping district — small central shopping district for necessities.
Commuting from New Fairfield
- No Metro-North station in New Fairfield. Nearest practical station: Danbury (Danbury Branch).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~80–100 minutes (approximate).
Schools in New Fairfield
Public schools: New 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 New Fairfield, CT.
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New Fairfield FAQs
- What is the housing market like in New Fairfield, CT?
The median listing price in New Fairfield is $811,000. Median listing price (active listings, all property types) - How is the commute from New Fairfield, CT?
No Metro-North station in New Fairfield. Nearest practical station: Danbury (Danbury Branch). - Which school district serves New Fairfield, CT?
New Fairfield is served by New 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.