Fair Haven

Fair Haven has a cool downtown in the center of the slate belt with tall brick facades and old marble homes that surround the town green. Fair Haven is the type of town where you can leave your car and walk around; poke in its stores and stroll through its neighborhoods. Fair Haven is tiny geographically, but a hub of activity for the west side of the county.

Demographic

People in Fair Haven

Demographics are the characteristics of a population that have been categorized by distinct criteria—such as age, gender and income—as a means to study the attributes of a particular community. Demographic information can be used to create successful marketing campaigns, economic analysis and government policies.

2736
Total Population
38.5
Median Age
10.8%
Poverty Level
3.19
Avg. Household Size
Housing

Housing in Fair Haven

Housing data tells the story of where people live and how they live. Housing data can be used to inform land use bylaws, development or redevelopment, and workforce recruitment and/or retention.
1020
Total Units
no data available
Avg. Year Built
23.1%
Rental Rate
76.9%
Ownership Rate
39
Seasonal Units
$167,500.00
Avg. Sale Price
Employment & Industry

Jobs in Fair Haven

Employment and Industry data is a barometer for the strength and resilience of the local economy.

Fair Haven Employment & Industry Data
46.90%
Other
26.90%
Education, Service, Healthcare
15.90%
Retail
10.30%
Manufacturing
$64,618.00
Annual Avg. Wage
28.4 miles
Avg. Commute
Resources

TOWN PLANS, BYLAWS, AND MORE!

RRPC is your town’s low-cost, high-value resource to help the local planning commission get the job done. Contact us to receive guidance, ask questions, solicit advice, get solid examples of best practices from towns like yours.

Fair Haven Town Plan adopted: June 11, 2024

Town plans preserve what is great, lay the groundwork for change, and set the stage for the future.

Bylaws

Bylaws are regulatory tools that implement the vision of the town plan.

Village Center

Village Center and Downtown Designations open the door to grants, tax credits, and other incentives.

Emergency Management

Local Hazard Mitigation Plans identify vulnerabilities and prioritize actions that are intended to eliminate or lessen the impacts of unplanned disasters.

Town Contact Information

Town Office:
5 North Park Place
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fax:
802-265-3010
Fair Haven, Vermont

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