Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT

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Sacred Heart University - Fairfield, CT

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Fast-Growing Private Catholic Top-Ranking Business Historic Hockey

Considered one of the nation's fastest-growing Catholic colleges, Sacred Heart University offers one of the best business programs in the country. It was also named a "College of Distinction" in 2016, and it is considered one of the top New England liberal arts colleges. SHU is located in Fairfield, Connecticut and it opened in 1963. The Sacred Heart Pioneers participate in several sports, including basketball, baseball, and hockey. The men's ice hockey team participates in NCAA Division I as part of the Atlantic Hockey conference. They play at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport.

The town of Fairfield is considered one of the best places to live in the Northeast, providing easy access to the coast and offering history dating to 1635, when Puritans from the Massachusetts Bay Colony were given permission to establish the Connecticut Colony. For an apartment in Fairfield that's close to SHU, look along Park Avenue east toward Madison Avenue, between Old Town Road and Eckart Street. SHU is located at the intersection of Jefferson Street and Park Avenue.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Fairfield, CT is $1,922 for a studio, $2,974 for one bedroom, and $4,650 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairfield has increased by 5.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 517 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,922/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 794 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,974/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,224 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,650/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

76

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Riverfield School

Public

Grades K-5

391 Students

9
out of 10

Sherman School

Public

Grades K-5

389 Students

9
out of 10

Holland Hill School

Public

Grades K-5

374 Students

9
out of 10

Dwight Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

245 Students

9
out of 10

Osborn Hill School

Public

Grades K-5

441 Students

8
out of 10

Roger Ludlowe Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

771 Students

9
out of 10

Fairfield Woods Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

743 Students

6
out of 10

Tomlinson Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

621 Students

6
out of 10

Fairfield Ludlowe High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,498 Students

9
out of 10

Fairfield Warde High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,418 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Discovery Museum and Planetarium
  • Connecticut Audubon Center at Fairfield
  • Beardsley Zoo
  • Connecticut Audubon Birdcraft Museum
  • The Rolnick Observatory

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • Westchester County

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