Population 56,550 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fairfield
Household size in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.70 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.82 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.08 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Fairfield holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.70 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.4 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Fairfield are younger than 41.0 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.6, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.7% of households in Fairfield, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Fairfield
Renters in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Fairfield is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 34.8% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Fairfield: just 5.0% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Fairfield is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1956 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,589 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,671 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,108 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,339 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$750 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fairfield costs $2,339 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $750 a month since 2006–10, up 47%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Fairfield
Bachelor's degrees in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.8% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 62.5% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.1% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 66.3% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Fairfield: 66.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 9.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.5% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.6% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.7% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Fairfield: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Fairfield
| Period | Fairfield | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.6%, unemployment in Fairfield is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Fairfield compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 2.77 | 41.0 | 7.7% | 17.2% | 5.0% | 1961 | $2,339 | 66.3% | 94.6% | 5.6% |
| Southport | 2.69 | 46.0 | 6.7% | 14.8% | 7.3% | 1966 | $3,126 | 83.6% | 98.9% | 2.9% |
| Bridgeport area | 2.75 | 41.6 | 10.3% | 34.0% | 7.0% | 1967 | $2,167 | 50.4% | 89.7% | 5.8% |
| Westport | 2.82 | 45.9 | 3.4% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 1972 | $2,857 | 80.6% | 98.0% | 4.0% |
| Easton | 3.04 | 45.4 | 7.1% | 11.6% | 4.3% | 1973 | $2,985 | 73.3% | 97.9% | 4.6% |
| Trumbull | 3.03 | 42.7 | 7.1% | 9.9% | 7.5% | 1966 | $2,158 | 59.9% | 95.7% | 4.9% |
| Stratford | 2.60 | 45.5 | 10.2% | 18.4% | 6.0% | 1958 | $1,745 | 37.2% | 91.3% | 7.3% |
| Weston | 2.94 | 45.0 | 5.4% | 2.8% | 7.8% | 1968 | $2,844 | 84.0% | 98.7% | 4.9% |
| Cannondale | 2.82 | 48.2 | 3.0% | 21.8% | 5.1% | 1974 | $2,305 | 71.1% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
| Wilton | 3.08 | 43.4 | 3.7% | 11.6% | 5.4% | 1972 | $2,849 | 75.5% | 98.1% | 4.2% |
| Norwalk | 2.62 | 41.1 | 10.9% | 44.5% | 6.9% | 1967 | $2,204 | 44.2% | 89.4% | 5.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Fairfield. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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