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Fairvale, NB

New Brunswick · Saint John Metro

Fairvale is a small city in New Brunswick with a population of 5,075. Residents earn $65,612 per year, which is 13% below the national average.

Data updated June 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,075 Population 63/sq mi density
$65,612 Median Income $40,536 per capita
$148,932 Home Value
$666 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 233 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$65,612 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,932 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $65,612
13% lower than US avg
Home Value $148,932
47% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.9%
2% lower than US avg
Median Rent $666
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.1%
42% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.5%
33% higher than US avg

How Fairvale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,075
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 98%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,612
Per Capita$40,536
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty16.5%
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,932
Rent$666
Ownership66.5%
Housing Units2,030
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain57.8 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+17.0%

Community

Commute25 min

Is Fairvale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fairvale receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Fairvale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fairvale is $65,612, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 16.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fairvale is $148,932, 47% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the national average.

Education

32.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Fairvale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches, including 59.8 inches of snow.

Fairvale has a population of 5,075 with a density of 63 people per square mile, spread across 80.2 square miles. The median age is 41.8 years, 7% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.3% female and 49.7% male. The city is predominantly White (98%). English is the primary language spoken at home by 65.9% of residents, while 30.1% speak Spanish.

Population

5,075
Total Population
63
People / sq mi
41.8yrs
Median Age
7% above US avg
80.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Fairvale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 65.9%
16% below US avg
Spanish 30.1%
125% above US avg
Other Languages 4.0%

Social Characteristics

Fairvale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fairvale is $65,612, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,536. The average weekly wage is $780, 46% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 157 business establishments. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 14.1% of workers work from home.

Income: Fairvale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,612
13% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,536
Avg Weekly Wage$780

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.1%
42% above US avg
Poverty Rate16.5%
33% above US avg
Establishments (County)157

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home14.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Fairvale is $148,932, 47% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $666 (43% below the national average of $1,163). 66.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,030 total housing units in the city. 28.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$148,932
47% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$666
43% below US avg
Rent Burden28.3%

Ownership & Property

Homeownership66.5%
Owner-Occupied66.5%
Renter-Occupied33.5%
Housing Units2,030

Property Tax

Property crime stands at 3,500 per 100,000, 79% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 2,503, burglary at 484, vehicle theft at 505 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Fairvale receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Fairvale vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Total Property3,500.0/100K
79% above US avg
Burglary483.9/100K
Theft2,503.4/100K
Vehicle Theft504.8/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Fairvale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 59.8 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.1°F
16% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area80.2 sq mi (207.7 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates45.4008°N, 65.9717°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 59.8"
Wettest Month (Jan) 5.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 3, 2024.

Aug 27, 2015 27 km N of Noonan, Canada M3.6 102 km
Feb 2, 2016 8 km E of Lubec, Maine M3.6 92 km
Mar 8, 2009 72 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.6 136 km
Jul 1, 2015 30 km NNW of Yarmouth, Canada M3.5 148 km
Jan 10, 2019 22 km NW of Saint John, Canada M3.4 25 km
Mar 8, 2009 71 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.3 133 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M3.3 110 km
Mar 21, 2013 60 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M3.2 115 km
Jul 25, 2010 35 km S of Fundy Bay, Canada M3.2 129 km
Jul 3, 2024 67 km SW of Miramichi, Canada M3.1 130 km
Oct 15, 2003 11 km E of Saint Andrews, Canada M3.1 82 km
Mar 14, 2018 16 km WNW of Saint John, Canada M2.9 22 km
Apr 22, 2016 New Brunswick, Canada M2.9 122 km
Jun 20, 2013 65 km NNE of Noonan, Canada M2.9 126 km
Jun 20, 2015 37 km SE of Digby, Canada M2.9 120 km
Nov 28, 2013 55 km NNW of Sussex, Canada M2.8 87 km
Jul 25, 2013 32 km N of Keswick Ridge, Canada M2.8 124 km
Jul 29, 2010 5 km WNW of Northfield, Maine M2.7 145 km
Feb 8, 2016 8 km NE of Vanceboro, Maine M2.7 109 km
Jan 3, 2017 20 km E of Oromocto, Canada M2.7 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Earl (2010).

Year Name Category Closest
2010 Earl Category 1 169 km
2009 Bill Category 1 268 km
2008 Kyle Category 1 179 km
2003 Juan Category 2 181 km
1996 Hortense Category 1 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 5.2 in Wettest
February 19°F (-7°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 28°F (-2°C) 4.5 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
May 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in
December 24°F (-5°C) 5.1 in

Fairvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 19°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.6").

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32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). 87.6% of workers drive alone to work.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.9%
2% below US avg
High School+87.4%
Graduate Degree+17.0%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density63/sq mi
Total Area80.2 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone87.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home14.1%

Schools in Fairvale

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rothesay High School - - - -
Harry Miller Middle School - - - -
Touchstone Academy - - - -
Rothesay Park Miller School - - - -
Fairvale Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fairvale

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CBC Radio One - Saint John, NB (MP3 stream) features, news MP3 128 kbps
CHWV-FM 97.3 "The Wave" Saint John, NB hot adult contemporary AAC 128 kbps
CFBC 930 Saint John, NB country MP3 64 kbps
CFMH-FM "Local 107.3" University of New Brunswick - Saint John, NB campus radio, community radio MP3 320 kbps
CIFA 104.1 FM acadian, community radio MP3 128 kbps
CHSJ-FM 94.1 "Country 94" Saint John, NB country AAC 128 kbps
CHNI-FM "Q88.9" - Saint John, NB active rock, classic rock AAC 130 kbps
CHQC-FM "C105 FM" - Saint John, NB community radio MP3 192 kbps
CINB-FM "Oldies96" - Saint John, NB community radio, oldies AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Fairvale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carleton Martello Tower National Historic Site
Frank & Ella Hatheway Labour Exhibit
Kings County Gaol
Loyalist House
New Brunswick Museum
New Brunswick Museum
Old No. 2 Engine House Museum
Saint John Jewish Historical Museum

Libraries in Fairvale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Fawcett Hall Library0.0
Kennebecasis Public Library0.0
Saint John Free Public Library0.0
Saint John Free Public Library0.0
Saint John Free Public Library0.0
Ward Chipman Library0.0
West Branch Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Fairvale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
City Market
Kingston Farmer's Market
Korea Market
Queen Square Farmers Market

Cafes in Fairvale

6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Common's Creperie Café
Garden Grove Cafe
Java Moose
Starbucks
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons

Clinics in Fairvale

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Five Oaks Health Clinic

Dentists in Fairvale

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bailey Buckley Family Dentistry

Veterinaries in Fairvale

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

208
Greater Saint John Veterinary Urgent Care

Gas Stations in Fairvale

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canadian Tire
Esso
Irving

Banks in Fairvale

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brunswick Credit Union
RBC Royal Bank
TD

Breweries in Fairvale

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Foghorn Brewing Company - Taproom and Craft Beer Store
Loyalist City Brewing Co.

Stadiums & Teams in Fairvale

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Fairvale

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Former Mount Douglas Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Poley Mountain Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Fairvale

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fredericton International AirportYFCMedium Airport
Saint John AirportYSJMedium Airport
Chipman Airport-Small Airport
Havelock Airport-Small Airport
Sussex Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fairvale

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Canada Post Office
Rothesay Post Office

Treatment Centers in Fairvale

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Parrtown Community Correctional Centre
Ridgewood Addiction Services
Workers' Rehabilitation Centre

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fairvale

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
First Bible Baptist Church
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church
Saint David's United Church
Saint Paul
Saint Paul's Anglican Church
True Life Church

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fairvale

What is the population of Fairvale?

Fairvale has a population of 5,075 residents and is located in New Brunswick. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 80.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.3% female and 49.7% male.

Is Fairvale expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,612, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $148,932 (47% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Fairvale safe?

Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,500 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Fairvale receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Fairvale?

Fairvale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 28°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.8 inches, with 59.8 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fairvale?

The unemployment rate in Fairvale is 5.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $780. There are 157 business establishments in the area. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 14.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Fairvale?

The median home value in Fairvale is $148,932. For renters, the median monthly rent is $666. The homeownership rate is 66.5%.

How are the schools in Fairvale?

32.9% of adults in Fairvale hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.4% have completed high school. 17.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.

What is transportation like in Fairvale?

The average commute in Fairvale is 25 minutes. 87.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 14.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Fairvale?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Fairvale is 98% White, 0.7% Asian. 65.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 30.1% speak Spanish.

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