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The County and its Communities

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ABOUT FAIRFIELD COUNTY

Located just 35 miles northeast of New York City, Fairfield County is a unique and diverse region in the southwestern corner of Connecticut filled with quaint towns, rich in history, beautiful scenery, homes, and fun to have.

The southwestern border of Fairfield County rests on Long Island Sound. It offers 30 miles of active coastline, carved with beautiful coves and harbors. Reaching inland, Fairfield County unfolds New England towns and villages among luscious thick woods, rolling hills, and picturesque lakes and reservoirs. Four colorful, gorgeous season.

There is never a dull moment in Fairfield County. It offers superb dining, boating, golfing, shopping, hundreds of theatric performances and concerts, antique shows, professional craft festivals, and much more!

Westport, Weston, Wilton, Fairfield, Norwalk, and other Fairfield County towns are less than one hour away by commuter train or by car on Interstate I-95 from midtown Manhattan. Close proximity to New York City affords a unique chance to take advantage of New York City Broadway shows, museums, dining, museum exhibits, cultural events, shopping, and other fun opportunities!

Fairfield County boasts extraordinary business and employment opportunities. Many major U.S. companies have strategically moved their corporate headquarters to Fairfield County, including General Electric Capital Corporation, Pitney Bowes, etc. According to the Connecticut Department of Labor, employment steadily grew in Fairfield County. Fairfield County is No. 1 in per capita income in the state and one of the wealthiest in the country.

Fairfield County boasts one of the finest school systems and facilities in the country. The county schools and colleges offer strong academics, offering opportunity to receive excellent education, either in a public or private setting.

Towns of Westport, Weston, Wilton, Fairfield, Norwalk, and other Fairfield County towns afford its residents an unsurpassed quality of life. View Fairfield County Quick Facts from the U.S. Census Bureau. View Fairfield County map and towns.

Find out more information about other Fairfield County towns.

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