Est. property taxes: $5,300
Pros: Vibrant downtown; great beaches
Cons: Pricey homes; lack of diversity

It's tough to find a place with good schools, city amenities and reasonably priced homes near the Big Apple. That's why Fairfield remains a draw for young families: Homes start at $350,000, and property taxes are low for the New York metro area. Fairfield is more than a bedroom community. It's got a thriving downtown and two Fortune 500 companies (GE and R.C. Bigelow). "There's always something to do with the kids," says Millie, a parttime bookkeeper for a local wine store. "But plenty for adults too."

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Situated on the shoreline of Long Island Sound, Fairfield is a picturesque town with lovely beaches and quaint neighborhoods. With two Metro North railroad stations, and accessibility to both Interstate 95 and the Merritt Parkway, Fairfield is a favorite of commuters traveling to Stamford, Westchester and New York City.

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Kathleen Packer, Realtor,© William Raveis Real Estate, 945 White Plains Road, Trumbull Connecticut, 06611. Contact me: (203) 258-3290. Email: packerk@raveisre.com Specializing in real estate and homes for sale in Trumbull Connecticut, including Tashua, Long Hill, Nichols, Trumbull Center and Trumbull Town Hall areas. Also Fairfield, Southport, Stratfield, Greenfield Hill, Fairfield Center, Monroe, Easton, Stratford, Oronoque Village, Lordship, Bridgeport, Black Rock, Heritage Village, Aspetuck Village, Shelton, Huntington, and surrounding towns in Fairfield County Connecticut.
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