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New Fairfield, CT vs Brookfield, CT

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Are people in Brookfield older or younger than people in New Fairfield?
- The Median Age in Brookfield is 3.9 years older than in New Fairfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Brookfield or New Fairfield?
- Brookfield housing costs are 5.7% more expensive than New Fairfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Brookfield or New Fairfield?
- The average commute for residents of Brookfield is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Fairfield.

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.

Things to do in Brookfield?
Brookfield is a town located in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It was founded in 1710 and has remained a quiet suburb ever since. Brookfield offers beautiful natural scenery and plenty of leisure activities for people of all ages.

 New Fairfield, CTBrookfield, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,428329,725,481
 Median Income$129,718  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$459,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time37.4  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Brookfield    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

In the 50s and 60s CT was booming. But those ultra far left politicians made big mistakes! CT wasn't planned well. High place corruption began to surface in the 70s.  More

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