Fair Haven, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Cayuga County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
956 Population 543/sq mi density
$60,694 Median Income $37,145 per capita
$184,100 Home Value $172,507 Zillow
$476 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,694 median income, 2.4% 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

Fair Haven, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,694
19% below
$37,145 per capita
Home Value
$184,100
35% below
Zillow: $172,507
Median Rent
$476/mo
59% below
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
65%
Rent
41%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fair Haven a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Fair Haven residents earn a median household income of $60,694 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,145. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,739 business establishments, including 173 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Fair Haven is $184,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,507. Median rent is $476/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Education

25.5% of adults in Fair Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Fair Haven has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population956
Median Age52.0 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans12.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,694
Per Capita$37,145
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$4,063M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,204

Housing

A+
Home Value$184,100
Rent$476
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$172,507
Housing Units857
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,892/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation317 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 44%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Fair Haven was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
There are 173 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.