Below Average CostVery SafeSlate Valley Unified Union School District #62
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Fair Haven is a small town of 2,422 in Vermont, with a median household income of $67,300
and a 3.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fair Haven stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Fair Haven is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fair Haven city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.8
Fair Haven's overall cost of living index is 93.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fair Haven costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fair Haven, VT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$818
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,300
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Fair Haven's violent crime rate is 147.6 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
147.6 /100k
Property Crime
1070.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fair Haven is served primarily by Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fair Haven, VT
National Avg
School District
Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62
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Elementary Schools
4
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fair Haven sees average highs of 30.3°F in January
and 83.5°F in July,
with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 74.6 inches of snow per year.
Fair Haven's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fair Haven roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,900 and median rent is $818/month.
Fair Haven's violent crime rate is 147.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1070.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fair Haven are operated by Slate Valley Unified Union School District #62.
The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 18.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fair Haven, VT has a population of 2,422, a median household income of $67,300, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Fair Haven averages 30.3°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches
with about 74.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Fair Haven, Vermont is 2,422 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fair Haven: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $161,900, median household income $67,300, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fair Haven side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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