Located in the Northwest region of Vermont, Fairfield is one of Franklin County’s largest farming towns. The rolling hills of Fairfield grow hay and corn, while the forests of maple trees are tapped during sugaring season. All locals have their favorite place to pick up their liquid gold, but Perrault’s Pure Vermont Maple Syrup is a town favorite.

   

Fairfield is only a 10 minute drive to the city of St Albans, 40 minutes to Burlington, and 4 hours to Boston. Residents appreciate the serene privacy that living in Fairfield provides, while also having access to urban areas.

Explore the outdoors by walking, biking, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail. Go for a swim, fish, and boat at Fairfield Pond. Hikers can head 40 minutes south to Mount Mansfield for a climb up its 4,395’ elevation. Skiers and riders enjoy quick access to the mountains with an easy 30 minute drive to Smugglers Notch Resort, 42 minutes to Stowe Mountain Resort, or 50 minutes to Jay Peak Resort.

 

Residents of Fairfield rave about West End Pizza and their “Bee Sting” hot pepper and chili pizza. With a garlic powder that is unmatched, Barry Hill Farm is everyone’s go-to place for all things garlic. Fairfield is the birthplace of the United States’ 21st president, Chester Arthur. His Fairfield home has since been restored and is a well-known historic site.

  

Fairfield is home to 2,258 residents and is known for its strong school system, committed to promoting “inquiring minds, compassionate hearts, creative expression, healthy lives and service to the community so all can learn, achieve and succeed.” Part of the Maple Run Unified School District, students attend the local Fairfield Central School then Bellows Free Academy, Saint Albans.

  

The median household income in 2019 was $68,476 Great local employment opportunities are available at Northwestern Medical Center and A. N. Deringer. A quick 40 minute commute also brings you to Seventh Generation, Burton Snowboards, Ben & Jerry’s, University of Vermont, and the UVM Medical Center.

  

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