The Town FilesNew Fairfield, Connecticut
Town · population 13,579 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $484,800
- Household income
- $137,647
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 42.9
New Fairfield is a town of 13,579 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $484,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for families than 95% of Connecticut towns, more of a college town than 91% of Connecticut towns, better for a vacation home than 88% of Connecticut towns.
How New Fairfield ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Fairfield is worth $484,800, above the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $137,647, which is more affordable than 56% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,896 a month. 91.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Fairfield | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $484,800 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,896 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $137,647 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 91.7% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in New Fairfield
| People | New Fairfield | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.3% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.4% | — |
| Work from home | 18.0% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 42.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 93.8% |
Weather in New Fairfield
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.3 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Fairfield since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 15, 2018 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 11, 2026.
Public schools in New Fairfield
4 public schools with 2,133 students, about 11.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Fairfield High School | 9-12 | 688 | 11.9 |
| New Fairfield Middle School | 6-8 | 506 | 12.0 |
| Consolidated School | PK-2 | 504 | 12.0 |
| Meeting House Hill School | 3-5 | 435 | 11.4 |
Towns near New Fairfield
- Putnam Lake, NY3.3 mi · 3,776 people · home $337,000
- Brookfield, CT4.8 mi · 17,528 people · home $479,700
- Patterson, NY5.2 mi · 11,541 people · home $409,500
- Danbury, CT5.7 mi · 86,518 people · home $411,200
- Sherman, CT6.9 mi · 3,527 people · home $497,300
- Southeast, NY7.7 mi · 18,058 people · home $446,900
- New Milford, CT8.1 mi · 7,160 people · home $331,900
- Pawling, NY8.3 mi · 8,012 people · home $449,100
New Fairfield questions
Is New Fairfield, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Fairfield scores better for retirees than 35% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 32%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in New Fairfield?
The median owner-occupied home in New Fairfield is valued at $484,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $137,647, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,896 a month.
What is the weather like in New Fairfield?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 49.3 inches of snow.
Does New Fairfield get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Fairfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 15, 2018. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)