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Danbury, CT vs New Fairfield, CT

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Are people in New Fairfield older or younger than people in Danbury?
- The Median Age in New Fairfield is 2.3 years older than in Danbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Fairfield or Danbury?
- New Fairfield housing costs are 20.9% more expensive than Danbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Fairfield or Danbury?
- The average commute for residents of New Fairfield is 10.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Danbury.

Things to do in Danbury?
Danbury, Connecticut has something for everyone with outdoor hiking trails at Tarrywile Park & Mansion or numerous cultural attractions like the Danbury Railway Museum.

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.

 Danbury, CTNew Fairfield, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,640329,725,481
 Median Income$74,600  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$380,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.11  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Danbury    17 Reviews

If you are looking for a city, that you still get to New York City from, Danbury, with its funky, unique homes, vibrant foodie scene, super hip downtown library,  More

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Over 10 years ago

Most folks can't afford to retire to  More

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Over 12 years ago

It is very hard to make ends meet unless you are in the upper class. Growing up we had the best place to live. A great Town. Now we are a city that is being taken over  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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