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WELCOME TO FAIRFIELD
Early in the 1600s, the first settlers, a group of hardy souls led by Roger Ludlowe, traveled south and west
from Hartford through dense woodlands and over swift rivers to a rich abundant place that was
pleasing to the eye. Miles of salt marsh, perfect for grazing cattle, ran along the coast, giving rise to the
name “Fair Fields,” and, as the population grew so did the town’s area; at one time it encompassed
Redding, Weston, Easton, Greens Farms, Black Rock and most of Westport. As more settlers arrived and
cleared “long lots” for grazing and farming, Fairfield prospered, incorporating as a town in 1639. Black
Rock & Southport developed deep water ports serving the burgeoning population between New York
and Boston with cargoes of wheat, flax, timber, livestock & the world-famous Southport Globe onion.
History still plays an important role in Fairfield, apparent in the lovely historic homes and the ongoing
preservation of it’s rich past. It is, however, a town completely saturated in the 21 century, offering
st
commuters the fast, efficient service of Metro North trains, seniors enrichment programs, award winning
public schools, amazing recreation facilities and playgrounds, a host of libraries, fabulous dining,
charming coffee shops and boutiques, top-notch universities, beautiful sandy beaches, marinas, a 115
acre lake, golf courses, town parades, gazebo concerts on the Green, festivals, museums, farms, an
Audubon society, theater, cinema and a thriving community.
Filled with story book grace, small town family values and an impressive, ever growing cultural dynamic,
Fairfield has something for everyone. Celebrating a beautiful coastline on Long Island Sound, greater
Fairfield is ideally located 50 miles northeast of New York City. Convenient to both I-95 and the Merritt
Parkway, Fairfield offers easy access to major employment centers and cultural opportunities from
Manhattan to Danbury to New Haven.
POPULATION 56,544
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 11 Elementary Schools
3 Middle Schools
2 High Schools
PRIVATE SCHOOLS 7 Elementary Schools
7 Middle Schools
2 High Schools
UNIVERSITIES Fairfield University
Sacred Heart University
HOSPITALS Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s & Norwalk
MILL RATE 22.47
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
Early in the 1600s, the first settlers, a group of hardy souls led by Roger Ludlowe, traveled south and west
from Hartford through dense woodlands and over swift rivers to a rich abundant place that was
pleasing to the eye. Miles of salt marsh, perfect for grazing cattle, ran along the coast, giving rise to the
name “Fair Fields,” and, as the population grew so did the town’s area; at one time it encompassed
Redding, Weston, Easton, Greens Farms, Black Rock and most of Westport. As more settlers arrived and
cleared “long lots” for grazing and farming, Fairfield prospered, incorporating as a town in 1639. Black
Rock & Southport developed deep water ports serving the burgeoning population between New York
and Boston with cargoes of wheat, flax, timber, livestock & the world-famous Southport Globe onion.
History still plays an important role in Fairfield, apparent in the lovely historic homes and the ongoing
preservation of it’s rich past. It is, however, a town completely saturated in the 21 century, offering
st
commuters the fast, efficient service of Metro North trains, seniors enrichment programs, award winning
public schools, amazing recreation facilities and playgrounds, a host of libraries, fabulous dining,
charming coffee shops and boutiques, top-notch universities, beautiful sandy beaches, marinas, a 115
acre lake, golf courses, town parades, gazebo concerts on the Green, festivals, museums, farms, an
Audubon society, theater, cinema and a thriving community.
Filled with story book grace, small town family values and an impressive, ever growing cultural dynamic,
Fairfield has something for everyone. Celebrating a beautiful coastline on Long Island Sound, greater
Fairfield is ideally located 50 miles northeast of New York City. Convenient to both I-95 and the Merritt
Parkway, Fairfield offers easy access to major employment centers and cultural opportunities from
Manhattan to Danbury to New Haven.
POPULATION 56,544
PUBLIC SCHOOLS 11 Elementary Schools
3 Middle Schools
2 High Schools
PRIVATE SCHOOLS 7 Elementary Schools
7 Middle Schools
2 High Schools
UNIVERSITIES Fairfield University
Sacred Heart University
HOSPITALS Bridgeport, St. Vincent’s & Norwalk
MILL RATE 22.47
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
