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Fair Haven, VT
Census-designated place in Rutland County, Vermont.
Population
2,537
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
942
ZIP codes
0
Fair Haven and its ZIP codes
Fair Haven at a glance
- Fair Haven is about 13 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 25th most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- Households here earn a median of $66,131 a year, 19% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,700 (45% below Vermont) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Fair Haven, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fair Haven, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,131
Poverty rate
16.3%
Median home value
$174,700
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
84.2%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (783), French Americans (336), German Americans (315).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rutland County. PPP loans are for Fair Haven.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,345
25,317 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,361
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$484M
FY 2026, $7,989 per person
How people get to work
Fair Haven, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fair Haven, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
964
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
245
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 12°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fair Haven, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Fair Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Castleton Four CornersCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2.1 |
| CastletonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.3 |
| PoultneyVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.6 |
| East PoultneyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Whitehall, NYVillage | 7.4 mi | 5.6 |
| BensonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 3.9 |
| North Granville, NYCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1 |
| Middletown SpringsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| West RutlandCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| WellsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| Granville, NYVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| ProctorCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.7 |
| PittsfordCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2 |
| RutlandCity | 15 mi | 7.6 |
| North ClarendonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| West PawletCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fair Haven, VT in?
- Fair Haven is in Rutland County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Fair Haven, VT?
- About 2,537 people live in Fair Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fair Haven?
- Nearby places include Castleton Four Corners (3.4 mi), Castleton (4.5 mi), Poultney (5.4 mi), East Poultney (5.5 mi), Whitehall, NY (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023