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Fairhaven, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
279 Population 146/sq mi density
$92,143 Median Income $45,179 per capita
$237,100 Home Value $391,459 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$92,143 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$237,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Fairhaven, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,143
23% above
$45,179 per capita
Home Value
$237,100
16% below
Zillow: $391,459
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.3%
40% below
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
123%
Home Value
84%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Fairhaven a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 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 2.7% (25% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Fairhaven reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population279
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$92,143
Per Capita$45,179
Unemployment2.7%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,812/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.