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Fair Haven

New Jersey · 6,269 residents · 1.593 sq mi
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Fair Haven is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $184,201. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $772,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 116% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
75% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,269
+6%since 2000
from 5,937 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,935 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 3,727 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Fair Haven
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$184,201
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,220 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$89,873
+104%since 2000
from $44,018 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
87.9%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration20.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$772,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$3,501
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,219 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
5.6% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+32%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(5,511)
Black4%(240)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(79)
Asian0.9%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(901)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(5,664)
Black1.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(241)
Asian1.5%(92)
Other0.2%(14)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,014)
Diversity Score
16
+7%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 97.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.0 min
+52%since 2000
from 27.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.8%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−95.5 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

Fair Haven, New Jersey has about 6,269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Haven, New Jersey earns about $184,201 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 $772,200, and the typical rent is about $3,501 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Haven, New Jersey?

About 75.0% 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 3.0% 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 999 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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