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Fair Haven, NY

New York

Fair Haven is a small town in New York with a population of 956. Residents earn $60,694 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
956 Population 543/sq mi density
$60,694 Median Income $37,145 per capita
$184,100 Home Value
$476 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$60,694 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$184,100 home value, $476/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,694
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $184,100
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.5%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $476
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.1%
35% lower than US avg

How Fair Haven Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population956
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,694
Per Capita$37,145
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$4,063M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,100
Rent$476
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units857
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking14.9%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation317 ft (97 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.1%
Libraries9

Is Fair Haven a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fair Haven receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Fair Haven stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fair Haven is $60,694, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fair Haven is $184,100, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $476 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Fair Haven experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches, including 140.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Fair Haven has a population of 956 with a density of 543 people per square mile. The median age is 52.0 years, 34% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.5%).

Population

956
Total Population
543
People / sq mi
52.0yrs
Median Age
34% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.6%
Female 47.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Fair Haven vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.5%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.5%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fair Haven vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fair Haven is $60,694, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Fair Haven vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,694
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,145
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204
IRS Avg AGI$66,253

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.1%
35% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,739
County GDP$4,063M

Business (County)

Restaurants173
Healthcare167
Retail216
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,441
113% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.3 min
Drive Alone70.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Fair Haven is $184,100, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $476 (59% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$184,100
35% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$476
59% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.2%
Housing Units857
Median Year Built1943

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,441
113% above US avg
Effective Rate4.04%
In Fair Haven, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 14.9% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Fair Haven vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.6%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep40.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Checkup Rate78.3%
Dental Visits54.9%
Premature Death7,892/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access78.9%
Healthcare Facilities167
Fair Haven has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.1 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.1 inches
14% above US avg
Snowfall140.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation317 ft (97 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates43.3232°N, 76.7047°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 13-point margin. 90.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.5%
D 43.5%

Winner: Republican by 13 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
24% below US avg
High School+93.4%
Graduate Degree+10.1%
School Test Score5.39
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density543/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.1%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities167
Restaurants173
Retail Stores216

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.3 min
Drive Alone70.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

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