Population: 12,870  
Area: 25.3 Square Miles  
Settled: 1642  

Commute Times:  
Hartford: 60 Minutes  
Bradley Airport: 90 Minutes  
JFK Airport: 105 Minutes  
Manhattan: 90 Minutes  
Stamford: 50 Minutes  
White Plains, NY: 45 Minutes

Schools: 1 Elementary Schools, 1 Middle School and 1 High School  

Recreation/Attractions: Candlewood Lake, Candlewood Playhouse,

Set on the Candlewood Lake and just outside the bustling city of Danbury, the superlative loveliness of New Fairfield has made this once farming community a popular summer resort for most of this century.

Today, the picturesque beauty of the town provides the perfect setting for an abundance of new homes preferred for the convenient commute to Westchester County and White Plains, NY. In addition to new development in town, there are a variety of existing homes in the classical country and suburban styles as well as prized charming, distinctive lake homes that have been converted for year round enjoyment. Preservation of the of the high, rolling hills and woodlands is assured by 2-acre minimum lot requirements for most new construction.

Candlewood Lake and two other ponds provide year-round outdoor activities, the high school offers tennis and indoor swimming to students and residents, and the playground recently built by combined effort of the town citizens is a delight for children.

Cultural activities include exceptional performances throughout the year at the Gateway’s Candlewood Playhouse, an active Historical Society, the Art Society and the Community Chorus. The New Fairfield Public Library conducts many activities for adults and children, funded in part by the Friends of the Library popular book sales.