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A convenient, quiet community in Fairfield
A quiet suburb that’s near top-rated schools, waterside recreation and popular shopping routes, Tunxis Hill is a peaceful, convenient neighborhood in Fairfield. The tree-lined streets have classic New England-style homes, like Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals, from which some residents can walk to parks or their local elementary school. Fairfield's plentiful shopping and restaurant offerings are nearby along the Black Rock Turnpike and Post Road. The area is also close to the coastal recreation found on the Long Island Sound, along with the lakefront activities in the Lake Mohegan Recreation Area, making it easy for Tunxis Hill residents to enjoy an active, convenient lifestyle in Fairfield.
Tunxis Hill has all the modern conveniences close to home without loosing the cozy, small town charm, that residents love.
Lake Mohegan is a popular swimming and hiking location in near Tunxis Hill.
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Condos, Cape Cods and Colonial Revivals in a peaceful atmosphere
Homes along the neighborhood’s gridded streets gained more attention in spring 2020 as New Yorkers looked to move out of the city. “During Covid in 2020, we had a massive shortage of inventory. Things are still moving quickly, but our market has stabilized some,” says Christine Howard, a Realtor with William Raveis Real Estate who’s lived in the area for years. She adds that the neighborhood’s home prices tend to be lower than other areas of Fairfield, since the lot sizes are smaller. Cape Cods and bungalows from the early 1900s often cost between $400,000 and $600,000, while Colonial Revivals from the early to mid-20th century sell for between $600,000 and $800,000. Condo complexes built in the 1970s are also scattered about Tunxis Hill; units cost between $250,000 and $450,000.
Colonial Revivals are popular in Tunxis Hill and can be found on nearly every street.
Condos and townhomes are available on the outskirts of Tunxis Hill.
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Local playgrounds and sports courts, with swimming and boating nearby
The neighborhood is dotted with pocket parks, making it easy for residents to walk to green spaces. Tunxis Hill Park is a popular recreational space where kids practice on the baseball fields, parents take their kids to the playground and neighbors meet for matches on the pickleball courts. Locals claim garden plots to grow vegetables and fresh blooms at the Drew Park Community Garden. If they want to exercise indoors, there’s also a Planet Fitness near the Stop & Shop supermarket.
Fairfield’s well-known aquatic activities are under 3 miles from the neighborhood. If they go northeast, residents arrive at the Lake Mohegan Recreation Area, where kids splash at the beach and anglers cast a line in the freshwater. Hikers traverse the wooded trails around the lake. To the south, there’s Jennings Beach, where people wade into the Long Island Sound and go paddle boarding or fishing.
Tunxis Hill Park is located on Melville Avenue in the Southwestern corner of Tunxis Hill.
Jennings Beach in Fairfield is a short drive from Stratfield Village.
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A-rated schools in Fairfield
Kids in Tunxis Hill usually attend McKinley Elementary School and then advance to Tomlinson Middle School. Both schools earn A-minus ratings from Niche. Older students go to Fairfield Warde High, which scores an A-plus and offers college courses through the UConn Early College Experience Program. For post-secondary education, there are two private religious universities in town: Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University.
Tomlinson Middle School is located right in the heart of Fairfield.
Fairfield Warde High School in Fairfield serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
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Family-owned restaurants and well-known retailers near Tunxis Hill
In the neighborhood, residents can order American comfort food at Andros Diner, a family-run restaurant with a comfortable vibe. Nearby, Aldi and Stop & Shop make grocery shopping convenient. Along with the smaller shopping plazas and locally owned restaurants in the neighborhood, there are major shopping corridors near Tunxis Hill. “Fairfield has developed a lot more in the past few years. Post Road and the Black Rock Turnpike are just lined with restaurants,” Howard says. Locals drive under a mile to Black Rock Turnpike, where they can pick up pies from Pizza Palace, enjoy Mediterranean fare from Layla’s Falafel or sit down to an elevated brunch at The Granola Bar. Shoppers browse retail spots like Old Navy and Gap along the same route. Post Road, lined with local businesses and chains, is a 4-mile drive from the neighborhood.
Stop & Shop is the preferred grocery destination in Tunxis Hill.
Layla's Falafel is a popular lunch destination in Tunxis Hill.
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Commuters board the New Haven train or drive on Interstate 95
The Greater Bridgeport Transit Authority operates bus stops along the Tunxis Hill Cut-Off road, but most residents use personal vehicles to get around Fairfield. Howard says that a good portion of people commute to New York City for work; people often opt for the train to make the 50-mile trip to Midtown Manhattan. Commuters can drive about 4 miles to the Fairfield Train Station, where they leave their car in the commuter lot and board the New Haven line. Operated by the Metro-North Railroad, the train takes about 70 to 90 minutes to arrive in Grand Central Terminal. If they do opt to drive, Interstate 95 lines the coast, running through Fairfield County cities like Norwalk and Stamford before arriving in New York.
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Parks in this Area
Tunxis Hill Park
Transit
Airport
Tweed/New Haven
41 min drive
Bus
Tunxis Hill Rd. & Kohl's Department Store
Bus
Black Rock Tpk. & Burroughs Rd.
Bus
Tunxis Hill Cut-Off & Cedarhurst Ln.
Bus
Tunxis Hill Cut-Off & Whitewood Dr.
Bus
Tunxis Hill Rd. & Marlborough Ter.
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North Ave. & Moody Ave.
Bus
Tunxis Hill Rd. & Old Stratfield Rd.
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Tunxis Hill
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Tunxis Hill, Fairfield sell after 63 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Tunxis Hill, Fairfield over the last 12 months is $529,736, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,224
Median Age
41
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,483
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$113,204
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.2%
College Graduates
47.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
19.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
38/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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