Population: 25,032
Area: 60 square miles
Average home price: $592,000

Amid the scenic foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, Newtown's rolling woodlands encompass Fairfield County's largest township. Its distinguished history includes having been a Revolutionary War campsite. Gracious antique homes line Main Street, and a 100-foot flagpole proudly rises at Main and Church Hill Road. Despite the area's pastoral feel, Newtown has easy access to major urban centers. Its heritage is cherished and actively maintained by civic-minded residents. Thoughtful town planning has guided growth, maintaining an abundance of open spaces and protecting the atmosphere of rural tranquility enjoyed by Newtown's inhabitants.
Town Web Site
Demographics (PDF document)
Schools
Labor Day Parade
Rural Newtown