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Fair Haven

New Jersey · 6,096 residents (2025 est.) · 1.593 sq mi
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#20Most educatedof 6,82686.8%#30Lowest poverty rateof 6,8231.1%#44Highest median household incomeof 6,818$250,001#91Highest median rentof 6,764$3,492
The short version

Fair Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 87% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $992,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
87% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,170
+4%since 2000
from 5,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,873 / sq mi
+4%since 2009
from 3,732 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,096 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Fair Haven
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.9%(487)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(415)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.9%(611)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.6%(592)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(166)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.4%(394)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.1%(992)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5417.9%(1,102)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(780)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.9%(367)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843%(186)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(78)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,220 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$116,033
+164%since 2000
from $44,018 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
91.3%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
−2%since 2010
from 0.466 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services24.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration24%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$992,200
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,492
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,219 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
10.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
−42%since 2009
from 6.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
72
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fair Haven on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,511)
Black4%(240)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(79)
Asian0.9%(56)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(5,740)
Black2.6%(158)
Hispanic / Latino1%(64)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other3%(183)
Diversity Score
17
+44%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.6%(39)
Cuban0.2%(10)
Mexican0%(2)
Asian origin
Korean0.2%(15)
Chinese0.2%(10)
Ancestry
Irish36.7%(2,264)
Italian15.9%(980)
English15.3%(946)
German8.5%(525)
Polish6.3%(386)
Hungarian2.9%(176)
Canadian2.2%(136)
Russian2.2%(134)
Scottish2.1%(130)
American1.8%(114)
Greek1.7%(103)
Czech1.3%(83)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Slovak1.3%(78)
Lithuanian1.1%(66)
French1%(60)
Dutch1%(59)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(58)
Ukrainian0.9%(58)
Croatian0.7%(44)
Turkish0.6%(39)
Armenian0.6%(36)
Swedish0.5%(30)
Swiss0.4%(22)
Austrian0.3%(21)
Norwegian0.2%(15)
Portuguese0.2%(13)
Welsh0.2%(11)
Danish0.1%(9)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
86.8%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
18.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2012
from 3.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2017
from 93.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.9%(786)
Married63.8%(1,622)
Widowed1.4%(35)
Divorced3.9%(98)
Women 15+
Never married15.5%(329)
Married71.7%(1,518)
Widowed4.8%(101)
Divorced7.9%(168)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

Fair Haven, New Jersey has about 6,170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

The typical household in Fair Haven, New Jersey earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Haven, New Jersey expensive?

In Fair Haven, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $992,200, and the typical rent is about $3,492 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

About 86.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Haven, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

About 1.1% of people in Fair Haven, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Haven, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Haven, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 900 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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