New Fairfield, Connecticut

New Fairfield, Connecticut
Town Hall
Coordinates: 41°29′N 73°29′W / 41.483°N 73.483°W / 41.483; -73.483
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyFairfield
RegionWestern CT
Incorporated1740
Government
 • TypeSelect board-Town meeting
 • First selectmanPatricia Del Monaco (D)
 • SelectmanKhris Hall (D)
 • SelectmanJon Russo (R)
Area
 • Total
25.1 sq mi (65.0 km2)
 • Land20.5 sq mi (53.0 km2)
 • Water4.6 sq mi (11.9 km2)
Elevation
750 ft (230 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
13,579
 • Density664/sq mi (256.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP Code
06812
Area codes203/475
FIPS code09-50860
GNIS feature ID0213469
Websitewww.newfairfield.org

New Fairfield is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 13,579 at the 2020 census. New Fairfield is one of five towns that surround Candlewood Lake, the largest lake in Connecticut. The town is located 55 miles (89 km) northeast of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area. The town is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region.