Fairfield County

CT · Pop. 174,131 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fairfield County is a mixed county in CT with a population of approximately 174,131.

$/Acre: $13,150

Property Tax: 2.14%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 186.4/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.14%

Local Sales Tax0.78%

Combined Sales Tax7.13%

Cost of Living Index113.6

Median Household Income$76,829

Poverty Rate22.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,150

Median Home Price$716K

Acres for Sale3313

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low26°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,957 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado1/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)179 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K336

Property Crime /100K241

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%

Ag EconomyWeak