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Fair Haven

New York · 770 residents (2025 est.) · 1.761 sq mi
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Fair Haven has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,390. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $189,300. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,013
+15%since 2000
from 884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 502 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+14%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:770 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5947468981K1K1990201020202024Fair Haven
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,390
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,382 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,973
+102%since 2000
from $18,287 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
+16%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
46.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+73%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(867)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(963)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(42)
Diversity Score11.8%(120)
Diversity Score
12
+494%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 20.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fair Haven, New York?

Fair Haven, New York has about 1,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fair Haven, New York earns about $57,390 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fair Haven, New York expensive?

In Fair Haven, New York, the median home is worth about $189,300, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Fair Haven, New York?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fair Haven, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.7% of people in Fair Haven, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fair Haven, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Fair Haven, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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