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Fairfield, Connecticut · ZIP 06824

Fairfield — ZIP 06824

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Fairfield (06824) scores 74/100 — Good for Fairfield. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.17M.

74OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share1%
Property crime share99%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index84/100
Avg math proficiency73%
Avg reading proficiency78%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index25/100
Typical home value$1.17M
Median rent$3,291/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.17M

Median Rent

$3,291/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 7 Months

Crime Overview

Monthly local-area incident data isn't available for this ZIP yet. This area's safety score is based on a coarser FBI reporting tier — see the full crime report below for details.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Sherman SchoolKG–05385
92%
87%
Jennings SchoolKG–05280
82%
77%
Dwight Elementary SchoolKG–05228
82%
87%
Riverfield SchoolKG–05406
77%
77%
Burr Elementary SchoolKG–05347
77%
82%
Roger Ludlowe Middle School06–08764
72%
80%
Osborn Hill SchoolKG–05446
72%
72%
Holland Hill SchoolPK–05385
72%
82%
Fairfield Ludlowe High School09–121,367
67%
85%
Fairfield Woods Middle School06–08715
57%
68%
Tomlinson Middle School06–08584
51%
58%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

36,868

Median Income

$193K

Homeownership

84%

Median Age

38.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 06824 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 06824 has a school score of 84/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 06824 is approximately $1.17M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 06824 in Fairfield has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.