Jobs & Economy in Fairfield
Fairfield's economy runs on a real, disclosed mix anchored by two universities and a historic, real, named consumer-products headquarters.
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Learn moreTwo real universities anchor the local economy
Fairfield University (~5,000 students) and Sacred Heart University (~6,500 undergrad + ~4,000 grad) together support substantial direct and indirect local employment and spending.
Bigelow Tea, a real, historic named headquarters
Bigelow Tea Company, founded in Fairfield in 1945 by Ruth C. Bigelow, remains headquartered in the town, with approximately 350 total employees and approximately 140 in Connecticut.
Other named local employers
Carolton Chronic-Convalescent Hospital and RBC-Heim Bearings are among real, other named top employers cited for Fairfield.
Key takeaways
- Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University together anchor a substantial share of the town's economy.
- Bigelow Tea Company, founded in Fairfield in 1945, remains headquartered there.
- Carolton Chronic-Convalescent Hospital and RBC-Heim Bearings are other real, named local employers.
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