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New Fairfield, CT vs New Bern, NC

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Are people in New Bern older or younger than people in New Fairfield?
- The Median Age in New Bern is 1.4 years younger than in New Fairfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in New Bern or New Fairfield?
- New Bern housing costs are 47.9% less expensive than New Fairfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, New Bern or New Fairfield?
- The average commute for residents of New Bern is 18.0 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 New Bern?
New Bern, NC can be found along North Carolina's coastal plain along the Neuse River Basin with a population just over 30 thousand residents enjoying historical attractions like Tryon Palace Historic Sites & Gardens or kid friendly spots such as The Municiple Pool & Water Works Complex ideal for any family fun day out!

 New Fairfield, CTNew Bern, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,058329,725,481
 Median Income$129,718  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$459,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%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 New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 5 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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