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New Fairfield, Connecticut
New Fairfield, town, in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. New Fairfield had 13,674 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,579 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,584 (±27). GEOID 0919050860.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,674
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,579 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,584 ±27
Median household income
$137,647
±$13,943 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$484,800
±$16,621 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$1,896
±$280 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is New Fairfield and what county is it in?
New Fairfield is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 20.4 square miles of land, 665 residents per square mile in 2020.
9 places lie inside New Fairfield, the largest Ball Pond (CDP, 2,189 residents in 2020); 1 place lies partly in it.
- Ball Pond CDP, 2,189 in 2020
- Inglenook CDP, 799 in 2020
- Taylor Corners CDP, 645 in 2020
- Bigelow Corners CDP, 617 in 2020
- Candlewood Isle CDP, 491 in 2020
- Knollcrest CDP, 334 in 2020
- Candlewood Knolls CDP, 255 in 2020
- Bogus Hill CDP, 100 in 2020
- Kellogg Point CDP, 20 in 2020
- Sail Harbor CDP, partly in the town
New Fairfield is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in New Fairfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 13,674 people lived in New Fairfield on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 13,579 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,584 (±27).
| Measure | New Fairfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,584±27 | 627,071 | – |
| Households | 4,562±309 | 235,379 | – |
| Average household size | 2.97±0.20 | 2.63 | – |
| Housing units | 5,107±309 | 251,530 | – |
New Fairfield's population since 2000
From 13,953 in 2000 to 13,674 in 2025: down 2.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for New Fairfield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in New Fairfield?
The median resident of New Fairfield is 42.9 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.8%. 13.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | New Fairfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9±3.5 | 41.5 | – |
| Under 18 years | 25.1%±3.7 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1%±3.2 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 49.1%±3.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.8%±4.1 pts | 20.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.9%±6.5 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 6.2%±4.4 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±3.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.4%±3.3 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 15.8%±4.3 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2%±1.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±2.8 pts | 9.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.4%±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.6%±3.0 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.3%±4.4 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.4%±3.1 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0%±2.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.1%±1.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in New Fairfield earn?
Half of New Fairfield's 4,562 households earn less than $137,647 a year (±$13,943), against $128,188 in Western Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | New Fairfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $137,647±$13,943 | $128,188 | – |
| Mean household income | $181,009±$16,762 | $214,668 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,068±$6,765 | $82,266 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 3.6%±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2%±2.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.4%±0.9 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.5%±1.6 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in New Fairfield?
Owners occupy 91.7% of New Fairfield's occupied homes and renters 8.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $484,800 by its owner (±$16,621). The median renter pays $1,896 a month including utilities, and 35.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | New Fairfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $484,800±$16,621 | $652,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $1,896±$280 | $2,110 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.9%±17.7 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,105±$190 | $3,494 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.7%±2.8 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.3%±2.8 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 5,107±309 | 251,530 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1%±4.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.9%±1.3 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8%±1.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.2%±3.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is New Fairfield building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in New Fairfield in 2025 (6 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 9 of 12 months), 0.4 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in New Fairfield work and get to work?
67.5% of New Fairfield's workers drive alone and 18.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 42.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | New Fairfield | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.2%±3.4 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8%±3.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.5%±4.4 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.3%±3.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±0.9 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.0%±3.3 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 42.3 min±4.1 | 30.8 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in New Fairfield?
3 census tracts lie mostly in New Fairfield (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $134,554 (Tract 2201) to $144,306 (Tract 2203).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2201Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,914 | $134,554 |
| Tract 2202Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,634 | $137,892 |
| Tract 2203Western Connecticut Planning Region | 4,036 | $144,306 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in New Fairfield) · Census block assignment files
How does New Fairfield compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, New Fairfield is the 926th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 55th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
New Fairfield ranks 75th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 55th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 149th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 178th | 303 |
| Median household income | 75th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 113th | 303 |
| Median home value | 75th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 173rd | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 131st | 297 |
| Median age | 194th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 37th | 300 |
| Work from home | 131st | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 8th | 302 |
New Fairfield's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare New Fairfield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for New Fairfield?
12 of the 57 figures for New Fairfield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for New Fairfield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.