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Brookfield, Connecticut

town · Fairfield County

At a glance

17,706
Population
$479,700
Median home value (all homes)
58% above U.S. median
$592,688
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,892/mo
Median rent
40% above U.S. median
$148,360
Median household income
89% above U.S. median
28.2 min
Average commute
95.6%
Homes with broadband
3.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 121 — 21% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing76% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities35% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost4% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates97.3%
College graduates58.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Brookfield Economic Development
Brookfield Economic Development is a town government department focused on economic and community development in Brookfield, CT. The page references the Economic & Community Development office and Economic Development Commission as part of Brookfield's municipal services.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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