At a Glance
Median Income
$237,132
$112,530 per capita
Home Value
$943,300
Zillow: $1,442,419
Median Rent
$3,500/mo
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
17/100K
277/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
81.0%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.6%
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Fair Haven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fair Haven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fair Haven a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fair Haven residents earn a median household income of $237,132 , which is 216% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $112,530. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Haven is $943,300 , 235% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,442,419. Median rent is $3,500/month, with 12.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Fair Haven reports 17 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 277/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
81.0% of adults in Fair Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(140% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Haven has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,182
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density3,888/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$237,132
Per Capita$112,530
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
A
Home Value$943,300
Rent$3,500
Ownership92.4%
Zillow$1,442,419
Housing Units2,116
Rent Burden12.5%
Crime
F
Violent17/100K
Property277/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary69/100K
Health
Obesity26.6%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.6%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+81.0%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+29.2%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute40 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Fair Haven was founded in 1912.
The median home in Fair Haven was built in 1957.
16.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
23.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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