Housing data for Fairfield University, CT
Fairfield University, CT has an estimated 2,939 residents and 9 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region.
100.0% of households rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 2,939 (±75)
- Housing units
- 9 (±14)
- Households that rent
- 100.0%
What stands out in Fairfield University
Working from home: 27.6% (±11.5 points) in Fairfield University, higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (15.1%).
Average commute: 11.2 minutes (±2.0) in Fairfield University, lower than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (31.3 minutes).
Commuting by public transportation: 1.0% (±2.3 points) in Fairfield University, lower than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (5.7%).
Housing in Fairfield University at a glance
- Renters and owners: 100.0% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Bedrooms: 0.0% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 100.0% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 100.0% heat with utility gas (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Commute and cars: 11.2 minutes average trip to work
- How long people stay: 0.0% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Fairfield University against Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, its state and the nation
| Fairfield University | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 2,939 (±75) | 329,259 (exact) | 3,624,508 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 9 (±14) | 126,039 (±127) | 1,541,822 (±276) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 100.0% (±100.0 points) | 34.7% (±0.9 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,546 (±$38) | $1,488 (±$10) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | — | $89,667 (±$2,457) | $95,781 (±$732) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $428,800 (±$7,387) | $366,900 (±$1,621) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $8,670 (±$107) | $6,643 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 100.0% (±223.6 points) | 77.1% (±1.9 points) | 67.3% (±0.5 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 11.2 minutes (±2.0) | 31.3 minutes (±0.7) | 26.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 100.0% (±100.0 points) | 91.2% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 19.2 years (±0.3) | 39.8 years (±0.3) | 41.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Fairfield University covers 0.3 square miles of land, about 8,721 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
Crime reported to police in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Fairfield University has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Greater Bridgeport Planning Region recorded 132 violent and 1,235 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
Places near Fairfield University
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mill Plain | 0.7 mi | — | $818,900 | 5.5% |
| Southport | 2.3 mi | $3,333 | $1,094,600 | 17.7% |
| Staples | 3.6 mi | $2,328 | $1,165,500 | 13.8% |
| Bridgeport | 3.7 mi | $1,450 | $274,900 | 57.2% |
| Greens Farms | 4.2 mi | $3,500 or more | $1,314,700 | 9.0% |
| Sacred Heart University | 4.4 mi | — | — | — |
| Coleytown | 4.7 mi | — | $1,589,700 | 5.1% |
| Westport | 5.2 mi | $2,509 | $1,405,200 | 11.2% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for Fairfield University, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,671 | $2,071 | $2,399 | $2,878 | $3,573 |
HUD income limits for Fairfield University, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $32,950 | $54,900 | $82,000 |
| 2 people | $37,650 | $62,750 | $93,700 |
| 3 people | $42,350 | $70,600 | $105,400 |
| 4 people | $47,050 | $78,400 | $117,100 |
| 5 people | $50,850 | $84,700 | $126,500 |
| 6 people | $54,600 | $90,950 | $135,850 |
| 7 people | $58,350 | $97,250 | $145,250 |
| 8 people | $62,150 | $103,500 | $154,600 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $156,800.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Fairfield University is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
It lies inside Fairfield, whose figures include it.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fairfield University
How long is the average commute in Fairfield University?
Workers who live in Fairfield University, CT take an average of 11.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT MSA
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fairfield University CDP, Connecticut (place:26698, in state:09).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures last updated on .