WHY FAIRFIELD
With all we have going for us, perhaps the better question is Why Not Fairfield?
We’ve got it all right here and we’re ready for your future.
Best known for our rich history and picturesque setting on Long Island Sound, Fairfield, CT boasts that and much more. We are a vibrant community with an appealing quality of life and a refreshing business climate – and we're on the rise. Fairfield is one of the few towns where the town center, train station and beach are all within walking distance and major cities are conveniently within reach.
Our population of 62,508 quickly expands to more than a half-million within a 25-mile radius. We’re a community of well-educated and business-minded professionals who think big, have high standards and know great value when we see it.
Though we are historic, we also promote progress. Being a college town not only helps us maintain our youthful attitude but our engaged student population also further enriches our highly qualified workforce. We are a leader in sustainability and we work hard to protect and preserve our environment for generations to come.
We are all business but place equal value on balancing work and play. We’ve got everything from great shopping to inspired arts and entertainment to outdoor fun, farmer’s markets and healthy eats. Our vast array of restaurants grow daily and we have some of the best pizza around. Yes, even compared to New York City.
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Our Talent Pool
Fairfield’s highly qualified workforce rivals that of New York City and the number of professionals with higher education degrees is comparable to what you’d typically find in esteemed college towns. With a diverse talent pool ranging from student interns, college grads embarking on a careers and professionals in their prime, you'll find the people you'll need to power your business.
130,000 workers within 25 minutes of downtown have a Bachelor’s, Graduate or Professional degree
55,000 of the 130,000 are in management, financial computer, math, architecture or engineering jobs
Our Universities
Fairfield is home to Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University. Both universities offer excellent STEM and business programs, are great sources of talent and have flourishing student internship programs.
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Fairfield University’s campus sits on 200 idyllic acres overlooking Long Island Sound, just a mile from the center of town. Considered a vital part of the Town of Fairfield, Fairfield University offers local residents a wide variety of vibrant community offerings, both on and off campus. Residents count on Fairfield University throughout the year for its rich calendar of cultural events, thrilling athletic seasons, and family activities of all kinds.
As a nationally ranked modern Jesuit Catholic University, Fairfield is rooted in one of the world’s oldest intellectual and spiritual traditions, embracing a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouraging critical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fostering ethical and religious values.
With more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in the five schools, Fairfield University is Ranked #3 among Northern Regional Universities by U. S. News & World Report and also appears in the tops of rankings such as, Money Magazine’s “Best School for the Money”; Higher Education News' “Global Rising Stars”; College Factual’s “Top 15 Roman Catholic Schools Nationwide” and “Top 2% Graduate Programs for Nursing, Business and Engineering.”
Fairfield University’s five schools: the Dolan School of Business, the Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, the School of Engineering, the College of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School of Education & Counseling are all host to nationally recognized programs, on both the graduate and undergraduate levels. Undergraduates can pick from 46 undergraduate majors and graduate students can earn over 41 graduate degrees and certificates, with part-time study opportunities available.
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Comprised of five colleges and two schools, Sacred Heart University was included in The Princeton Review’s 2018 list of Best Colleges and Business Schools and in the top 20 for Most Engaged in Community Service. U.S.News & World Report recognized SHU as the fourth most innovative and one of the best universities in the North; and the Chronicle of Higher Education called SHU a top 10 fastest-growing Catholic College in America. SHU joins Yale, Trinity and Wesleyan as the only private colleges in Connecticut with an ‘A’ rating or higher from Standard & Poor’s.
Sacred Heart University’s enrolls over 8500 undergraduate and graduate students with a full-time faculty of 300. The Jack Welch College of Business enrolls more than 2,000 students with majors in computer science, information technology, game design and development and computer engineering. Sacred Heart recently purchased GE’s 66-acre former global headquarters in Fairfield to expand its School of Computing and STEM programs.
Sacred Heart University’s Center for Not-for-Profit Organizations gives free business and management consultations to not-for-profit organizations. In partnership with the Fairfield County Community Foundation, the Center also offers essential skill courses to employees of non-profits in Fairfield County.
SHU is also home to WSHU Public Radio, an award-winning NPR station with locally produced content.
Placing a high value on experiential learning, SHU is fully engaged in internship programs that offer immense benefits to both the student population and local business community.
Doing Business
Fairfield, CT, is an ideal location for businesses seeking a vibrant and strategic environment. Positioned along the scenic Long Island Sound, it offers both natural beauty and excellent accessibility. Its proximity to major metropolitan areas like New York City creates unmatched networking and growth opportunities. With a strong local economy, a highly educated workforce, and top-tier infrastructure, Fairfield fosters a thriving business community.
The town offers a favorable tax environment, ample resources for startups and established companies, and a high quality of life for employees. Its blend of commercial spaces, from lively downtown areas to modern business parks, provides businesses with the flexibility to grow. Whether you're a small entrepreneur or a large corporation, Fairfield’s combination of a prime location, business-friendly climate, and strong support network makes it an exceptional place for business success. Its diverse business landscape and commitment to innovation make it a dynamic hub for any industry.
Commercial Areas
Commercial zones are located in downtown Fairfield and Southport, near the Fairfield Metro Train Station, along Black Rock Turnpike, and up to Sacred Heart University. Fairfield University is only one mile from the town center, and SHU is seven miles to the north.
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Getting Here
Located between New Haven, CT and New York City on the north shore of Long Island Sound, Fairfield offers convenient access to both Interstate Highway I-95 and the Merritt Parkway. There are three train stations on the Metro-North line within the town providing regular service to New Haven and Grand Central Station. For further travel, Fairfield is also served by five airports.
