Moving to Fairfield, NJ

About Fairfield

Fairfield is a township of roughly 8,000 in far western Essex County, with a more spread-out, semi-rural character than most of the county. It blends residential neighborhoods, farmland remnants, and a large commercial-industrial corridor along Routes 46 and 23. Historic roots run deep: the Dutch Reformed Church and the Van Ness House date to the area's early settlement. Fairfield appeals to buyers wanting space, larger lots, and easy highway access while staying in Essex County.

Home prices in Fairfield

Home prices in Fairfield vary by neighborhood and property type.

Top places in Fairfield

• Van Ness House — historic homestead (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Great Piece Meadows — wetlands and natural area partially in Fairfield, with birding and trails.
• Route 46 / Route 23 commercial corridor — major retail and dining strip.
• Fairfield Municipal Complex — town hall and community facilities (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Firehouse No. 1 — the Chief Pasquale "Pat" Pollio Memorial Firehouse (shown in the Commons photo below).

Commuting from Fairfield

• No in-town rail station. NJ Transit bus 71 connects Fairfield to Newark (about 1 hour 10 minutes; per Rome2Rio schedules; read September 24, 2026), with rail or PATH connections into Manhattan from Newark Penn Station.
• Driving to Midtown Manhattan is typically 30–45 minutes without traffic via Route 46/I-80 and the Lincoln Tunnel.

Fairfield FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Fairfield, NJ?
  Home prices in Fairfield vary by neighborhood and property type.
• How is the commute from Fairfield, NJ?
  No in-town rail station. NJ Transit bus 71 connects Fairfield to Newark (about 1 hour 10 minutes; per Rome2Rio schedules; read September 24, 2026), with rail or PATH connections into Manhattan from Newark Penn Station.

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