Fairfield Alumni Stadium, 2008
Fairfield University’s story
84 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2008 and 4 maps from 1892 on.
- 1942Fairfield University is settled
Fairfield UniversityCT
A town settled in 1942, now home to 2,939 people.
Is Fairfield University a good place to live?
Fairfield University’s average commute is 11 minutes, against 27 minutes in Connecticut’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. No town among the 156 in Connecticut we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Fairfield University. We don’t grade Fairfield University yet; the figures below are still real.
What makes Fairfield University stand out
Where Fairfield University beats most towns.
A job hub
Every workday, about 2,388 people come to Fairfield University for work
Where Fairfield University’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,407jobs based in Fairfield University
2%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Nearby attractions
All 577 attractions →United States Military Academy and 118 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Fairfield University. Close and well known come first.
Big draw40 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
31 mi LandmarkFerncliff Cemetery
19 mi Stadium & arenaYale Bowl
39 mi Zoo & aquariumBronx Zoo
35 mi Stadium & arenaNassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
14 mi MuseumGlass HouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Ferncliff Cemetery: Anthony22 at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Yale Bowl: Kenneth Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Bronx Zoo: Stavenn, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum: iMatthew // talk //, Public domain · Glass House: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
Getting set up
Moving to Fairfield University: who provides what
Fairfield University is unincorporated, so Fairfield County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerEversource28.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterAquarion WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & county servicesFairfield CountyFairfield County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Connecticut you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFairfield Town ClerkTown of Fairfield; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2019
ZIP code0682406824 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fairfield University.
Work & commute
Fairfield University stands out in Connecticut and nationally, with more of its residents who live below the poverty line
The top destinations are Fairfield (18%), New York (11%) and Stamford (10%). Among working residents in Fairfield University, 2.3% work locally. Jobs in Fairfield University grew by 2,058 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 2,407. Half commute less than 16 miles.
2%work in town
| Fairfield University | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 92% | 5.8% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 11% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Fairfield University2%
Fairfield18%
New York11%
Stamford10%
Bridgeport5%
16 mi
median commute distance
2,407
jobs based in Fairfield University
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Expect four seasons and pleasant summers in Fairfield University
The range runs from 24° on a January night to 84° on a July afternoon, with about 34 inches of snow a winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–42°
Spring41–59°
Summer64–82°
Fall47–65°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Connecticut and the rest of the country, more of Fairfield University’s adults feel lonely
The share of adults in Fairfield University who have high blood pressure: 5.3%. No town among the 155 in Connecticut we compare has a lower share of adults who report frequent physical distress than Fairfield University. 13% of adults in the town have obesity; 0.7% have diabetes. This Connecticut town does better than the Connecticut average on 19 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 7.
| Fairfield University | Connecticut towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 2.9% | 9.7% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 30% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 0.7% | 9.4% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 15% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Connecticut
19 better6 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Fairfield University | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 0.7% | 10.2% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 19.4% | 76.5% |
St. Vincent's Medical Center
4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Top of a moderate hazard risk in Fairfield University: inland flooding
FEMA expects more storm and flood damage in Fairfield University than in just over half of U.S. communities. 62% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hurricanes at 27%.
51risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fairfield University
14pages on Fairfield University
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Fairfield University
Fairfield UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Fairfield0.1 mi$58,350 tuitionPaier CollegeUniversity or college · Private for-profit · Bridgeport3.3 miUniversity of BridgeportUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bridgeport3.5 mi$35,760 tuition
College town 99 of every 100 Fairfield University residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Connecticut.
About Fairfield University
Jesuit university in Connecticut, US
Fairfield University is a private Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1942. In the fall of 2024, the university had about 5,400 full-time undergraduate students and 1,500 graduate students, including full-time and part-time students. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its five schools and colleges and, since 2023, associate degrees.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1942
- ZIP code
- 06824-5195
Questions about Fairfield University
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fairfield University, CT a good place to live?
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