Fairfield County, CT
Living in Fairfield County
Bikeability64
Walkability58
Commute28
Public Transit72
Affordability10
Public Safety74
Airports49
Hospitals30
Colleges85
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
944kPopulation+39k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black11%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate21%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree21%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$96kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more22%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation10%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$428kMedian Home Value-$49k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$284 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K9%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
$2M or more5%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene38%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fairfield County
United States45
Connecticut25
Property Crime in Fairfield County
United States48
Connecticut28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (55%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fairfield County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding64
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding30
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fairfield County, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fairfield County, CT
Easton Country Day School
4 miles, NE
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
4 miles, SW
The Montessouri School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Fairfield County, CT
Sacred Heart University
6 miles, E
Fairfield University
8 miles, SE
University of Bridgeport
10 miles, SE
Western Connecticut State University
13 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fairfield County, CT
Silver Hill Hospital Inc
7 miles, SW
Norwalk Hospital
9 miles, S
St Vincent's Medical Center
9 miles, E
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health
11 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Fairfield County, CT
Westchester County Airport
21 miles, SW
Tweed-New Haven Airport
25 miles, E
Long Island MacArthur Airport
33 miles, SE
Laguardia Airport
41 miles, SW