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Fair Haven, New York

Fair Haven, New York, in Cayuga county, is 33 miles NW of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 113 miles E of Buffalo, New York. The village is in the Syracuse area. There are 884 residents in Fair Haven.

The People and Families of Fair Haven

In Fair Haven, about 60% of adults are married.

There are a lot of senior citizens in Fair Haven.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fair Haven had a median family income of $39,091. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Fair Haven.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Fair Haven Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Fair Haven that were owner-occupied was 74%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the village has going for it. Compared to most villages in the state, Fair Haven has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Fair Haven, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Fair Haven strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Fair Haven Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Fair Haven Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Fair Haven Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Fair Haven College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Fair Haven, NY

Comparing Fair Haven to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens910
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women63
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity21
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults95
People Above Poverty75
People in Middle Class or Better53
Median Family Income52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use94
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes310
Housing Recently Built24
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