Median Age
49 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
Fairhaven
Fairhaven, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,157
Population
16,727
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Fairhaven is a center for unmatched architecture and industry
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Across the Acushnet River from New Bedford lies Fairhaven, a historical town in Bristol County that juts out into Buzzards Bay on the southeastern tip of Massachusetts. The birthplace of renowned financier Henry Huttleston Rogers, Fairhaven is full of immaculate landmarks to architecture and American history that Rogers helped build.
Fairhaven High School is a perfect example of what makes the area so alluring. Its iconic style and historic past make the highly-rated high school a major selling point of Fairhaven. There are numerous restaurants and stores that line Huttleston Ave. and Sconticut Neck Rd. Grab a thin-crust pizza from Riccardi’s, or enjoy piles of fresh seafood at Gene’s.
Fairhaven is well-suited to biking, so accessing any of the waterfront parks — like Fort Phoenix State Reservation — is a breeze. Apartments and homes here have remained more affordable than the surrounding areas. Fairhaven’s proximity to the water means there are plenty of rentals that come with a picturesque view.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$84,495
Average: $105,079
Education
4,522
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,627
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fairhaven has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fairhaven, MA is $1,157 for one bedroom, and $1,420 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairhaven has increased by 2.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,157/month
596 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fairhaven, MA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
394 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
332 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
404 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
549 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fort Phoenix State Reservation
- Schooner Ernestina
- New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park
- Nasketucket Bay State Reservation
- Buttonwood Park Zoo
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
- Martha's Vineyard
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.