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Fairfield University is a small town of 3,169 in Connecticut, with a median household income of N/A
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is
6% above the national average.
Strengths:
Fairfield University stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fairfield University is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fairfield University city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 106.5
Fairfield University's overall cost of living index is 106.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fairfield University costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.
Metric
Fairfield University, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fairfield University's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
121.0 /100k
Property Crime
810.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Fairfield University, CT
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fairfield University sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 50.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.6 inches of snow per year.
Fairfield University's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Fairfield University roughly 6% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Fairfield University's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 810.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Fairfield University, CT has a population of 3,169, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fairfield University averages 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.7 inches
with about 33.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Fairfield University, Connecticut is 3,169 with a median age of 19.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fairfield University: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fairfield University side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
