Living in Fair Haven, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fair Haven · Census data 2020–2024
Fair Haven has 1,013 residents with a median age of 52.2. The median household income is $57,390 (33% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $189,300, the median rent is $469/month.
Fair Haven is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fair Haven at a glance
- Population
- 1,013
- Median age
- 52.2State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $57,390State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $189,300State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $469/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Fair Haven a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Fair Haven
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fair Haven the median home value is $189,300, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $469 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,369 a month in housing costs.
Fair Haven median household income
The median household income in Fair Haven is $57,390 and the income per person is $36,973. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Fair Haven: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 797
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 46.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1943
- Average household size
- 2.36
46.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Fair Haven has many vacation and second homes.
Fair Haven demographics
- Population
- 1,013
- Median age
- 52.2
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 29.6%
- Households
- 429
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 13.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fair Haven ›
Education in Fair Haven
34.7% of adults 25 and older in Fair Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fair Haven
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Fair Haven vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Haven | 1,013 | $57,390 | $189,300 | $469 |
| Red Creek | 699 | $69,167 | $130,900 | $775 |
| Hannibal | 593 | $78,958 | $118,300 | $932 |
| Wolcott | 1,444 | $43,261 | $90,500 | $663 |
| Minetto | 1,437 | $91,912 | $188,700 | $844 |
| Cato | 515 | $82,292 | $163,300 | $695 |
| North Rose | 564 | $57,500 | $113,100 | $855 |
| Oswego | 17,033 | $53,172 | $120,600 | $1,109 |
| Meridian | 220 | $93,750 | $143,200 | $967 |
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What is the median household income in Fair Haven, NY?
The median household income in Fair Haven is $57,390, 33% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fair Haven?
The median home value in Fair Haven is $189,300, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Fair Haven?
The median gross rent in Fair Haven is $469 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Fair Haven, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Fair Haven?
The median age in Fair Haven is 52.2 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Fair Haven?
The average commute to work in Fair Haven is 27 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fair Haven?
The unemployment rate in Fair Haven is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fair Haven?
34.7% of adults in Fair Haven have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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