Fairhaven, Massachusetts
Fairhaven, Massachusetts, in Bristol county, is 1 miles E of New Bedford, Massachusetts (center to center) and 50 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the New Bedford metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 16,159 people people live in Fairhaven.
The People and Families of Fairhaven
In Fairhaven, about 52% of adults are married.
Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Fairhaven nicely.
Wealth and Education
In 2000, Fairhaven had a median family income of $52,298.
Political Inclinations
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($7,000) in Fairhaven than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.
Fairhaven Housing
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fairhaven, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the town were built is earlier than in most places.
Commuting
In Fairhaven, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Nearby Cities and Towns
| Location | Pop. | Median Family Income (2000) |
|---|---|---|
| Fairhaven | 16,159 | $52,298 |
| Acushnet | 10,161 | $58,722 |
| Dartmouth | 30,666 | $60,401 |
| Marion | 5,123 | $74,265 |
| Mattapoisett | 6,268 | $68,246 |
| New Bedford | 93,768 | $35,708 |
| Rochester | 4,581 | $67,031 |
Profile of Fairhaven, MA
Comparing Fairhaven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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The People
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Age of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Well-Paid Single Women |  |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
| Male Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
Families
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Average Household Size | | |
Wealth
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income |  | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
Commute & Sprawl
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
Housing
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
Crime
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
