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Fair Haven, NY
Village in Cayuga County, New York.
Population
1,013
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
575
ZIP codes
0
Fair Haven and its ZIP codes
Fair Haven at a glance
- Fair Haven is 37% denser than New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,390, 33% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,300 (55% below New York) and median rent is $469 a month.
Local data for Fair Haven, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fair Haven, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,390
Poverty rate
9.7%
Median home value
$189,300
Median rent
$469/mo
Homeownership
80.9%
Bachelor's or higher
34.7%
Median age
52.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (244), Irish Americans (169), Italian Americans (113).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cayuga County. PPP loans are for Fair Haven.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,392
24,534 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,027
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$485M
FY 2026, $6,362 per person
How people get to work
Fair Haven, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.9%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked17.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fair Haven, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
805
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
279
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 19°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fair Haven, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.1%
U.S. 11.1% -6.0 pts
Cities near Fair Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red CreekVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.9 |
| HannibalVillage | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| WolcottVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| SUNY OswegoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MinettoCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| CatoVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| North RoseCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| OswegoCity | 13 mi | 7.6 |
| MeridianVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| FultonCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| Sodus PointVillage | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| SavannahCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| ClydeVillage | 19 mi | 2.2 |
| SodusVillage | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| WeedsportVillage | 20 mi | 1 |
| Port ByronVillage | 20 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fair Haven, NY in?
- Fair Haven is in Cayuga County, New York.
- What is the population of Fair Haven, NY?
- About 1,013 people live in Fair Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fair Haven?
- Nearby places include Red Creek (5.6 mi), Hannibal (6.4 mi), Wolcott (9.1 mi), SUNY Oswego (12 mi), Minetto (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023