Fairfield is one of the best places to live in Connecticut – offering residents an idyllic suburban environment with five beaches, superlative restaurants and top-rated schools.
Fairfield’s town center is a bustling half-mile stretch of the Post Road anchored by the Fairfield Public Library, the Fairfield University Bookstore and a mix of large retailers and local shops.
Fairfield’s downtown Metro-North train station is within walking distance and it’s also where you’ll find the Fairfield Theater Company (FTC), a 640-seat mixed-use theater with live music and entertainment scheduled nightly. With over 200 local eating spots — including more than 25 pizza places, Fairfield is a popular destination for foodies.
Fairfield has five miles of shoreline on Long Island Sound and includes five town beaches, two marinas and beach pavilion. Fairfield also features a town lake with a beach, lifeguards, swim lessons, two public golf courses and several private clubs.
An active and health-conscious community, Fairfield’s Parks and Recreation Department runs a fitness center and organizes classes and activities for every age group. Fitness options include the popular YMCA along with an assortment of large gyms and boutique studios.
To learn more about where to stay, eat and shop & more, visit Experience Fairfield:
The New York Times features Fairfield: “Part beach community, part college town, part modest suburb, part lakeside association, part stately, sprawling lots – residentially speaking, Fairfield contains multitudes.”
Fairfield, CT:
A ‘Relaxed Beach Town’ Where There’s Plenty to Do.
“With five miles of Long Island Sound coastline, there are multiple beaches. But this ‘civic-minded’ place also has a walkable downtown and a diverse population.”
Niche rates Soutport #2 and Fairfield #11. “Fairfield is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Fairfield and Southport offers residents an idyllic suburban environment with beautiful beaches, top restaurants and lively nightlife. The public schools in Fairfield and Southport are highly rated.”
Money magazine ranks Fairfield one of the best places to live in the U.S.: “a thriving downtown, lively restaurant scene and five miles of beaches on the Long Island Sound coastline. The public schools are among the state’s best and the town’s two high schools are in the top 25 in the state….”
Public Schools
Fairfield public schools are consistently ranked among Connecticut's best. According to Niche, Fairfield ranks #12 for Best School Districts in Connecticut, with an “A+” for Academics, College Prep, Teachers and Resources.
