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Brookfield, CT Area Guide

Bask in natural beauty and outdoor recreation in Fairfield County

Suburban Peaceful Scenic Family-Friendly Welcoming Close-Knit Quiet Convenient Commuter

Situated in the southern foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, Brookfield is a tranquil small town steeped in stunning natural beauty. Lush trees envelope Brookfield’s neighborhoods, while the two largest lakes in Connecticut border the town on either side—Candlewood Lake to the west and Lake Lillinonah to the east.

The lakes provide abundant opportunities for water recreation in addition to the Still and Housatonic Rivers, which both flow through Brookfield. There are also plenty of wooded hiking trails, recreational facilities, and open space to explore in Brookfield.

Brookfield is home to an active, tight-knit community, which is bonded over a bevy of clubs, organizations, and special events. Route 202 boasts much of Brookfield’s commercial activity, with a wide variety of stores and restaurants. Danbury sits just eight miles south of Brookfield, providing a slew of additional amenities to the community. New York City is just a 90-minute drive away from Brookfield as well.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Brookfield, CT is $1,790 for a studio, $2,153 for one bedroom, $2,777 for two bedrooms, and $2,765 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brookfield has increased by 3.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,153/month
762 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Schools

Huckleberry Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-4

521 Students

Center Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

359 Students

Whisconier Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

782 Students

Brookfield High School

Public

Grades 9-12

871 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • WCSU Planetarium and Observatory
  • Danbury Railway Museum
  • Old Quarry Nature Center
  • Audubon Center at Bent of the River
  • Squantz Pond State Park

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • Westchester County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.