At a Glance
Median Income
$65,898
$31,519 per capita
Home Value
$163,000
Zillow: $225,080
Median Rent
$818/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
1,370/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 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
3.0 / 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 $65,898 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,519. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,662 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Haven is $163,000 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,080. Median rent is $818/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Fair Haven reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,370/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Fair Haven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Haven has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population2,435
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density905/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,898
Per Capita$31,519
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$3,787M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,130
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,000
Rent$818
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$225,080
Housing Units1,039
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent157/100K
Property1,370/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault117/100K
Burglary39/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,134/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.6 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation320 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 51%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Haven was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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