Fairfield County, Connecticut is the largest county in the state (by population); ranked first in the state for population growth during the 1990s; and has many desired communities in which only a few are stated below.

Greenwich

Located just 28 miles from New York City, is a 50 square mile paradise comprised of scenic waterfront, tranquil wooded and charming in town residences – this article written by Eleanor Charles of the New York Times describes it perfectly:

A Town With a Little City at Its Heart

The downtown business district of Greenwich, a famously baronial community, has always accommodated working people who are not millionaires. They have lived in harmony in rental apartments over the shops, condominiums, mid-rise apartment houses, modest single-family and two-family homes, and larger homes on ample lots.

But in the past couple of years, the small-town atmosphere has been changing, with a cosmopolitan mix of residents moving in. They have been attracted by the smart, citified neighborhood that invites walking to everything: a movie, dinner, a drink, the 6:05 a.m. to New York, a stroll in the park, world-class shopping, concerts, sailing, beaches, jobs in the corporations and shops.

Well-to-do young New York couples, older Greenwich residents scaling down from large homes, and single people of all ages have discovered the little city growing within the town of Greenwich.

Josh and Gillian Weisman, in their late 20's, moved into a town house off Greenwich Avenue in July 2002. "You truly feel like you're a hundred miles from the city," said Mr. Weisman, a former New Jersey resident who commutes to his trader's post at Monness, Crespi, Hardt in Manhattan. "There's so much shopping, and phenomenal restaurants, it's like living in New York."

When too much shopping is enough, Greenwich's Department of Parks and Recreation offers all kinds of things do. Hop a ferry to Great Captain's Island or Island Beach, two of the town's four beaches, or try Greenwich Point, the 147-acre park and beach with wooded nature trails, pavilions and a sea-life museum in Old Greenwich. Resident beach cards are $22 a season, $5 for children, free for seniors.

Today, Greenwich Avenue is taken over by the big national stores. The chemist and shopkeepers who knew you by name don't exist anymore, but it's still a very nice place to live and our taxes are a lot less than other places."

Stamford Connecticut

Stamford, Connecticut the 4th largest city in Connecticut is a beautiful coastal community along Connecticut's shoreline. With nearly 117,000 residents, Stamford borders Greenwich, Darien and Pound Ridge New York and is only 25 miles to the northeast of New York City - a commuter’s dream with 30-minute express train service.

With its suburban charm and slight population comes a strong sense of community, Stamford is an ideal community for raising a family, or for anyone who likes peace of mind. Stamford offers a variety of housing options from modest to extravagant.

Stamford is a city that works with its residents. Stamford's successes have flourished in the last five years, as the city has been recognized and awarded in many different categories.
Stamford is an economically sound community and continues to pursue economic development initiatives to both attract and retain companies and corporations. In the past six years, Stamford has seen incredible growth, and added to its list of prestigious corporate headquarters. In the last 2 years, major corporations like The North American Headquarters of UBS are now calling Stamford home.

Stamford is a city with many faces. It offers opportunities for both urban and suburban living. North Stamford is magnificently wooded, and offers a respite from urban life. While downtown offers an urban setting replete with its corporate center. Not far from this setting are shoreline areas that offer local parks and beaches. City government is aggressively working toward a downtown revitalization effort that will bring more to the water front area surrounding the Mill River which bisects downtown Stamford.

Stamford takes much pride in its School District. The SSD currently administrates 20 schools and more than 15,000 students. Many of the schools in the district are high performers and offer a great educational opportunity to all. Stamford has several universities and colleges in or not to far from downtown Stamford. The University of Connecticut has a Stamford campus.

The central core of Stamford is its Downtown which represents a small city with high-rise buildings. Stamford has cultural diversity and lots of entertainment options. Stamford has several museums and art galleries like Stamford Museum & Nature Center and The Whitney Museum of American Art.

Stamford rests alongside one of the most beautiful coastlines in the country. Here you can boat, fish, ski, and enjoy the beautiful waters all year round. Stanford also has several golf courses E. Gaynor Brennan Golf Course, and Rockrimmon Country Club.

New Canaan is one of the best kept secrets with loads of charm in its 400 acres of public open space insulating residential construction, providing ample woods, ponds, streams and fields with the soothing voice that is the town’s signature.

Residents refer with pride to the quaint New England village as the "Next Station to Heaven." A picturesque town center boasts of fine shops from antique stores and boutiques to coffee bars, bistros and restaurants. Its 22 square miles are filled with scenic winding roads, the rugged beauty of countless stone walls, handsome old trees and homes ranging from stunning colonials to dramatic contemporaries. In town you will find modest condominiums to luxury townhouses, all within a short stroll to the village. With Manhattan only 41 highway miles away or a 70-minute train ride, commuting or pleasure trips to New York City are a breeze.

New Canaan has been spared the congestion generated by the intrusive presence of major transportation corridors. The Merritt Parkway (recently designated as a scenic American highway, allows no truck traffic) makes access to the larger local communities a snap.

Homes, gardens, churches, businesses and institutions integrate with an old-fashioned harmony that make New Canaan the kind of place anyone would love to call home.