fairfield county

The south-western most county in Connecticut. Often made out to be an exclusive, whites-only country club. Fairfield county is not a gated community. Fairfield county encompasses several different towns, each with their own distinct personality: Greenwich, a large suburb close to New York City. This town is home to many commuters and has a bustling urban center. Stamford is a city by itself, although many of its residents to work in New York. Fairfield is one of the eastern-most towns in the county, and offers a more affordable alternative for those willing to make a longer commute. It is also home to a college-Fairfield University. Some smaller towns in Fairfield county include: Darien, a modest, coastal community with some shopping and a main-line train station. New Canaan, a secluded suburb that is home to a mix of doctors and teachers and private-jet owning financiers and industrialists.