Fairfield or Westport?

[jpm39]

I have the same issue -- we love the look of downtown Westport but I think we would be more comfortable in Fairfield. We are looking in the beach (Penfield, I guess) area near Sherman Elementary school. Pretty sure we're going to pull the trigger. Thanks to all for your advice.

[JayCT]

The good thing is that Westport is not far away so you can visit their downtown as often as you like. Good luck and welcome to Fairfield. Jay

[kidyankee764]

You have made a great choice. I'm sure you'll love Fairfield.

[jjbradleynyc]

Originally Posted by JayCT

This has been debated on this board before and I believe that Fairfield being located next to Bridgeport is not a problem. First of all, like any major city Bridgeport has its good areas and its bad. All of the neighborhoods along the Fairfield side of the city (Black Rock, Brooklawn and the North End) are very good. I fact many times you would not even know you have left Fairfield and entered Bridgeport when driving around the area. once I was driving out-fo-town friends around and they remarked how beautiful Fairfield was. They were shocked when I told them we were in Bridgeport. Jay

I agree that Bridgeport has beautiful areas and is a nice town with good potential. I think it's good for people to be educated on what city lies next door. The majority of people could care less. But I think Bridgeport is either a diamond in the rough or a huge problem about to get worse. Hopefully it will only get better. As to whether or not this affects house values in Fairfield, I doubt--but it could if Bridgeport continued to go down the tubes.

[jjbradleynyc]

Originally Posted by reason180

Don't worry!

There are plans to construct a 10 foot high wall along the border of Bridgeport and Fairfield that will only allow those Bridgeport residents working as domestic help to enter Fairfield or Westport. Everyone else from Bridgeport will be banned from sharing in the "fabulousness" of Fairfield County.

I'm just tellin' it like it is. I like Bridgeport. It is Fairfield County's worst city, by far though. That's just the truth. I have faith it will change, but now it would not be a top choice if living in Fairfield County.

[ronson]

With the price range you are looking at and concetrating on Fairfield you will be able to do very well. Southport would be a home run but near Penfield, Jennings or South Pine Creek Beaches you would be very pleased. You may want to look in Greenfield Hills if you don't mind a larger yard and house, but also it would be a drive to almost anything and less interaction with the neighbors.