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Fair Haven, Vermont

CDP · Rutland County

At a glance

2,537
Population
$174,700
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$252,693
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$768/mo
Median rent
43% below U.S. median
$66,131
Median household income
16% below U.S. median
30.8 min
Average commute
78.9%
Homes with broadband
81.87%
Locations with fiber available
1.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services0% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes36% below
Insurance34% below
Commute cost13% above
For business: Vermont is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college4 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college25 mi
High school graduates95.4%
College graduates23.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Vermont Dept of Economic Development
ThinkVermont is an initiative of the ACCD that provides resources to individuals considering moving to Vermont and to startups or existing businesses relocating or expanding. In Vermont, your business can grow and thrive with the support of technical assistance, incentives, and financing programs that suit your company’s needs.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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