Fair Haven
Fair Haven one of New Jersey's former best-kept secrets and now one of the most sought-after communities to call home.
Tucked along the Navesink River on the Rumson peninsula, Fair Haven is a tight-knit riverfront community of just 1.7 square miles and roughly 6,300 residents, bordered by Red Bank and Little Silver. Its walkable downtown along River Road is the heart of daily life, lined with local shops, cafes, and restaurants that give the town its easygoing, small-village charm; all just minutes from the beaches of the Jersey Shore and a short train ride from Red Bank into New York City. Families are drawn to the town's excellent schools, including Fair Haven's own PK-8 elementary district and the well-regarded Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, making it a perennial favorite for buyers seeking top-tier education paired with river town living.
Fair Haven's parks and open spaces are woven into everyday life, from McCarter Park in the heart of downtown to Fair Haven Fields and the community dock on the Navesink, a favorite spot for kayaking, fishing, and watching the sunset over the water. The town's calendar is full of hometown traditions, anchored by the beloved Firemen's Fair each summer, a Memorial Day parade from McCarter Park to Fair Haven Fields, free summer concert nights at the Dock, and a spirited Halloween parade that marches down to the firehouse each October. It's this rare combination of small-town warmth, top schools, and unbeatable riverfront access that makes Fair Haven one of New Jersey's former best-kept secrets and now one of the most sought-after communities to call home.
6,182 people live in Fair Haven, where the median age is 40.5 and the average individual income is $112,530. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Fair Haven, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Ralph's Italian Ices, Puerto Escondido, and Wild Honeysuckle General Store.
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| Dining · $ | 4.66 miles | 10 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.69 miles | 15 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining | 4.28 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.8 miles | 6 reviews | 4.7/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.21 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.62 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.33 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.22 miles | 10 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.39 miles | 4 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.11 miles | 17 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 2.51 miles | 43 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
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Fair Haven has 2,072 households, with an average household size of 2.98. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fair Haven do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,182 people call Fair Haven home. The population density is 3,853 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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