The Town FilesFairfield University, Connecticut
Community · population 2,884 (2020 Census)
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 19.2
Fairfield University is a community of 2,884 people, Connecticut. It ranks better for young professionals than 100% of Connecticut towns, more vibrant than 99% of Connecticut towns, more of a college town than 99% of Connecticut towns.
How Fairfield University ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
0.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fairfield University | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | — | $376,000 |
| Median rent | — | $1,462 |
| Median household income | — | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 0.0% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | — | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fairfield University
| People | Fairfield University | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 19.2 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 0.4% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.7% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 92.3% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 0.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 27.6% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 11.2 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 93.8% |
Weather in Fairfield University
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 24.4°F. About 44.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.6 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 92 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairfield University since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 19, 1971 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 4, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 8, 1982.
Towns near Fairfield University
- Fairfield, CT1.4 mi · 61,512 people · home $780,500
- Staples, CT3.6 mi · 6,954 people · home $1,165,500
- Bridgeport, CT3.7 mi · 148,654 people · home $274,900
- Greens Farms, CT4.2 mi · 3,125 people · home $1,314,700
- Coleytown, CT4.7 mi · 3,522 people · home $1,589,700
- Westport, CT5.2 mi · 27,141 people · home $1,405,200
- Westport Village, CT5.5 mi · 3,251 people · home $1,631,500
- Compo, CT5.5 mi · 3,354 people · home $1,522,500
Fairfield University questions
Is Fairfield University, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fairfield University scores better for retirees than 36% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 1%. 0.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 19.2).
What is the weather like in Fairfield University?
July highs average 83.4°F and January lows 24.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.1 inches of precipitation a year and 33.6 inches of snow.
Does Fairfield University get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fairfield University since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 19, 1971. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)