Weston, Connecticut

Weston is a town in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The population was 10,354 at the 2020 census.[1] About 19% of the town's workforce travels to New York City for work.[2]

Weston, Connecticut
The Onion Barn, where community bulletins are posted
The Onion Barn, where community bulletins are posted
Weston's location within Fairfield County and Connecticut
Weston's location within the Western Connecticut Planning Region and the state of Connecticut
Coordinates: 41°13′32″N 73°22′14″W
Country United States
U.S. state Connecticut
CountyFairfield
RegionWestern CT
Incorporated1787
Area
  Total20.7 sq mi (53.6 km2)
  Land19.8 sq mi (51.3 km2)
  Water0.9 sq mi (2.4 km2)
Elevation
315 ft (96 m)
Population
 (2020)[1]
  Total10,354
  Density491.7/sq mi (189.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP codes
06883, 06829
Area code(s)203/475
FIPS code09-83430
GNIS feature ID0213531
Websitewww.westonct.gov

Like many towns in southwestern Connecticut, Weston is one of the richest communities in the United States. In 2010 the median household income was US$180,321.[3]

Most of Devil's Den Preserve is in the town. It is a 1,746-acre (707 ha) nature reserve which gets 40,000 visits a year.

References

  1. "Cenus - Geography Profile: Weston town, Fairfiled County, Connecticut". Retrieved December 22, 2021.
  2. "CERC town profile for Weston (2008)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-05-14. Retrieved 2012-11-03.
  3. "CERC Town Profiles". Archived from the original on 2012-07-22. Retrieved 2012-11-03.


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