At a Glance
Median Income
$92,143
$45,179 per capita
Home Value
$237,100
Zillow: $391,459
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
14.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fairhaven 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
Fairhaven residents earn a median household income of $92,143 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,179. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 708 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fairhaven is $237,100 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $391,459. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
20.3% of adults in Fairhaven hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fairhaven has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population279
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,143
Per Capita$45,179
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,586M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$237,100
Rent
Ownership95.8%
Zillow$391,459
Housing Units153
Rent Burden25.3%
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain30.8 in/yr
Elevation1,071 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute35 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Fairhaven was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.