Fairhaven, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
314
Population
483/sq mi density
$79,453
Median Income
$39,846 per capita
$421,900
Home Value
$410,563 Zillow
$1,606
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$79,453 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$421,900 home value, $1,606/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$421,900
50% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,606/mo
38% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.8%
21% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
159
Median year built: 1952
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$421,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$410,563
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.8%
Owner-Occupied
48.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,606/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
27% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1952
Average age of housing stock: 74 years
Homeownership Rate
51.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $421,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $410,563 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,606 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 159 |
| Median Year Built | 1952 |
| Rent Burden | 22.6% |