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Fairhaven, Massachusetts

town · Bristol County

At a glance

15,903
Population
$446,700
Median home value (all homes)
47% above U.S. median
$512,947
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,118/mo
Median rent
17% below U.S. median
$95,965
Median household income
22% above U.S. median
28.5 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing65% above
Goods & services0% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost6% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college5 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates92.6%
College graduates32.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Fairhaven Economic Development
The Fairhaven Economic Development Committee provides guidance to the Select Board to enhance the town's business community, attract new businesses, and encourage development, with goals of increased business activity, jobs and revenue.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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