Living in Fairfield (Connecticut)
Fairfield (Connecticut) is a large place in Connecticut, United States, home to 59,052 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 7%, #404 of 6,227), early retirees (top 10%, #997 of 10,762), business owners (top 10%, #1,124 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Fairfield (Connecticut)
- It is right on the coast of the Long Island Sound.
- It is part of Greater Bridgeport, 7 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 12 min and sets around 22:28; in late June it sets around 2:29.
How Fairfield (Connecticut) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 55 | #3,558 of 11,898 | #65 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,642 of 9,771 | #84 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,296 of 8,006 | #88 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 51 | #2,901 of 6,237 | #76 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,322 of 9,474 | #43 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,228 of 9,474 | #71 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 70 | #997 of 10,762 | #25 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 68 | #660 of 4,537 | #12 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 70 | #653 of 4,444 | #12 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 75 | #544 of 3,053 | #9 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,057 of 7,271 | #40 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 77 | #404 of 6,227 | #16 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 70 | #740 of 3,933 | #12 of 82 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #208 of 2,119 | #5 of 50 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,503 of 8,006 | #78 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 31 | #8,690 of 12,111 | #103 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 67 | #797 of 4,114 | #10 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,074 of 7,271 | #21 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #2,508 of 9,474 | #74 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 46 | #10,513 of 18,063 | #148 of 190 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 41 | #3,069 of 16,523 | #59 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 29 | #14,077 of 18,063 | #151 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #585 of 16,523 | #3 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 79 | #468 of 21,167 | #12 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,410 of 12,111 | #61 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | 72 | #970 of 6,413 | #28 of 95 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,124 of 12,111 | #33 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 62 | #764 of 4,750 | #11 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Bridgeport (Connecticut) 8 km
- Westport (Connecticut) 8 km
- Stratford (Connecticut) 12 km
- East Norwalk 12 km
- Norwalk (Connecticut) 12 km
- Trumbull 12 km
- Easton (Connecticut) 13 km
- Wilton (Connecticut) 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.