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WELCOME TO WESTON
In the early 18th century, Weston's first English settlers were mostly farmers living to the southeast in the town
of Fairfield Connecticut, the boundaries of which extended to Weston until the late 18th century. In 1787,
the North Fairfield parish was created in the area now occupied by the towns of Weston and Easton Con-
necticut in 1845, North Fairfield was split into two towns, creating Westfield. A meteor exploded above the
town December 14, 1807. Six pieces, totaling 28 pounds (13 kg), were recovered and examined by scien-
tists. Despite rocky soil, farmers in town grew apples, onions, potatoes. Grist, cider, lumber, and fuelling mills
were built. The town had nine manufacturers by 1850, but two decades later only the Bradley Edge Tool
Company still thrived. That factory burned down in 1911. Artists, writers, and actors from New York became
attracted to the community in the 30's and began settling in. Construction of the Merritt Parkway, which
arrived to the south of Weston in 1938, resulted in further population growth.
Today Weston is a thriving New England Community. The population was 10,037 at the 2000 Census. Like
many towns in Southwestern Connecticut, Weston is among the most affluent communities in the United
States. Data collected in 2008 showed that Weston had one of the highest median household income
in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Weston's ZIP code (06883) was identified in 2005 as the sixth most affluent
area in the U.S. Aside from a handful of stores that form the town’s center, Weston has little commercial de-
velopment. Residential development is limited by two-acre zoning.
A wholesome town, filled with intellectuals, artisans and apple-pie like families, Weston sits perched atop
the town of Westport, Connecticut and enjoys some of that towns amenities including beach and marina
rights and a shared YMCA. A lovely place to raise children, with award wining schools and sports, heavy
cultural activity and a strong community base, Weston has something for everyone. There is even a strong
celebrity presence including the likes of the late Rodney Dangerfield, and the well known Johnny Depp
and Keith Richards just to name a few. Weston offers easy access to NYC, New Haven and the greater tri-
state area.
POPULATION 10,037
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1 Elementary, 2 Middle and 1
High School
HOSPITALS Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s and
Norwalk
MILL RATE 23.94
MINIMUM LOT SIZE 2 Acres
SIZE 20.7 square miles
ZIP CODE 06883
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
In the early 18th century, Weston's first English settlers were mostly farmers living to the southeast in the town
of Fairfield Connecticut, the boundaries of which extended to Weston until the late 18th century. In 1787,
the North Fairfield parish was created in the area now occupied by the towns of Weston and Easton Con-
necticut in 1845, North Fairfield was split into two towns, creating Westfield. A meteor exploded above the
town December 14, 1807. Six pieces, totaling 28 pounds (13 kg), were recovered and examined by scien-
tists. Despite rocky soil, farmers in town grew apples, onions, potatoes. Grist, cider, lumber, and fuelling mills
were built. The town had nine manufacturers by 1850, but two decades later only the Bradley Edge Tool
Company still thrived. That factory burned down in 1911. Artists, writers, and actors from New York became
attracted to the community in the 30's and began settling in. Construction of the Merritt Parkway, which
arrived to the south of Weston in 1938, resulted in further population growth.
Today Weston is a thriving New England Community. The population was 10,037 at the 2000 Census. Like
many towns in Southwestern Connecticut, Weston is among the most affluent communities in the United
States. Data collected in 2008 showed that Weston had one of the highest median household income
in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Weston's ZIP code (06883) was identified in 2005 as the sixth most affluent
area in the U.S. Aside from a handful of stores that form the town’s center, Weston has little commercial de-
velopment. Residential development is limited by two-acre zoning.
A wholesome town, filled with intellectuals, artisans and apple-pie like families, Weston sits perched atop
the town of Westport, Connecticut and enjoys some of that towns amenities including beach and marina
rights and a shared YMCA. A lovely place to raise children, with award wining schools and sports, heavy
cultural activity and a strong community base, Weston has something for everyone. There is even a strong
celebrity presence including the likes of the late Rodney Dangerfield, and the well known Johnny Depp
and Keith Richards just to name a few. Weston offers easy access to NYC, New Haven and the greater tri-
state area.
POPULATION 10,037
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 1 Elementary, 2 Middle and 1
High School
HOSPITALS Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s and
Norwalk
MILL RATE 23.94
MINIMUM LOT SIZE 2 Acres
SIZE 20.7 square miles
ZIP CODE 06883
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
