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Fairhaven, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
Fairhaven, CA
At a Glance
How Fairhaven Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fairhaven's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fairhaven a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fairhaven residents earn a median household income of $79,453 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,846. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,685 business establishments, including 393 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairhaven is $421,900 , 50% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $410,563. Median rent is $1,606/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Fairhaven reports 540 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,106/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Fairhaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairhaven has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.