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Carmel, NY vs New Fairfield, CT

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Are people in New Fairfield older or younger than people in Carmel?
- The Median Age in New Fairfield is 2.8 years younger than in Carmel.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Fairfield or Carmel?
- New Fairfield housing costs are 11.7% less expensive than Carmel housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Fairfield or Carmel?
- The average commute for residents of New Fairfield is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Carmel.

Things to do in Carmel?
Carmel, NY is situated on the east shore of Putnam County and is known for its rolling hills and beautiful views of Lake Mahopac. The area provides many recreational opportunities including golfing, fishing and hiking.

Things to do in New Fairfield?
New Fairfield, CT is a small rural town north of Danbury offering many outdoor activities from golfing to ice skating at Holiday Hill Ski Area; there's also plenty of historical sites such as Locust Grove Farmhouse which dates back to 1800s perfect for romantic strolls.

 Carmel, NYNew Fairfield, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,640329,725,481
 Median Income$112,708  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$520,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time38  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Carmel    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I left Carmel for good in 1988 and never looked back. That being said, I thought my childhood in Carmel was about as idyllic as one could hope for. Large yards in a  More

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Lived here(Carmel) eight years and love it but with the corrupt running the show this town,county,state(take your pick!)is bleeding us dry..They think an 27% property  More

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Reviews for New Fairfield    1 Reviews

I think new fairfield is a great place to raise kids!!! as a kid who was raised here. Do other kids in my town feel the same way? "Hell NO!" every kid in my town with  More

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