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New Fairfield, CT vs Norwalk, CT

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Are people in Norwalk older or younger than people in New Fairfield?
- The Median Age in Norwalk is 1.5 years younger than in New Fairfield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwalk or New Fairfield?
- Norwalk housing costs are 14.8% more expensive than New Fairfield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwalk or New Fairfield?
- The average commute for residents of Norwalk is 10.6 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 Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

 New Fairfield, CTNorwalk, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,821329,725,481
 Median Income$129,718  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$459,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%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 Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  More

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