Fairhaven, MA 02719 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Fairhaven, MA—02719

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$486,000

0.2% YoY Growth

Household Income

$92,500

40.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

6.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.8%

Median Rent

$2,000

2.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,600

15.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,100

2.2% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,850

6.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Fairhaven, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Fairhaven, MA is $486,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.2%. This indicates that home prices in Fairhaven, MA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.8%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$486,000	0.2%
Single Family	$491,000	0.0%
Condos	$363,000	3.7%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Fairhaven, MA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Fairhaven, MA is $2,290, with a year-over-year rent change of 2.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Fairhaven, MA is 1-bedrooms: $1,700, 2-bedrooms: $2,230, 3-bedrooms: $2,470, 4-bedrooms: $5,500. The most common rental property sizes in Fairhaven, MA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 44.6% and 31.2% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,000	$2,290
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,700
2 Bed Rent	$2,100	$2,230
3 Bed Rent	$1,850	$2,470
4 Bed Rent	$5,500	$5,500

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.1%

1 Bedroom

44.6%

2 Bedrooms

31.2%

3 Bedrooms

16.7%

4 Bedrooms

3.8%

5+ Bedrooms

1.6%

Property Listings — Fairhaven, MA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Fairhaven, MA is 49. This is a decrease of -9.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 32.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$694,000	13.0%
Listing Count	19	-24.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.2%	-24.0%
Days on Market	63	-6.0%

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Demographics — Fairhaven, MA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fairhaven, MA has a population of 15,900, which has remained stable by -0.9% over the past 5 years. Fairhaven, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.8% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 30.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.3% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	15,900	-0.9%
% Under 18	15.8%	-18.6%
% Seniors	25.6%	16.9%
% WFH	9.3%	116.3%
% w/ College Degree	30.5%	9.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Fairhaven, MA is a predominantly white area, with 93.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 3.9% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Fairhaven, MA is hispanic, making up 2.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 6.1% of the population in Fairhaven, MA, and this percentage has decreased by 28.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	93.6%	3.9%
% Black	0.3%	-40.0%
% Hispanic	2.3%	21.1%
% Asian	1.0%	-73.7%
% Foreign Born	6.1%	-28.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Fairhaven, MA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 297 mortgage originations in Fairhaven, MA, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 50.0%, with 17.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Fairhaven, MA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 16.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	297
% Conventional Loans	84.0%
% Government Loans	16.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	16.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Fairhaven, MA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Fairhaven, MA under the Section 8 program is 11.0%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Fairhaven, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	205
Total Units Section 8	205
% Rentals under Section 8	11.0%
% Occupied Section 8	97.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$450	$1,600	$1,150
2 Bedroom	-$680	$2,100	$1,420
3 Bedroom	-$140	$1,850	$1,710
4 Bedroom	-$3,450	$5,500	$2,050

Fairhaven, MA—02719

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fairhaven, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fairhaven, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fairhaven, MA

Demographics — Fairhaven, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fairhaven, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fairhaven, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fairhaven, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fairhaven, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.6
Median Home Price	$486,000
Median Household Income	$92,500

Fairhaven, MA—02719

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Fairhaven, MA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Fairhaven, MA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Fairhaven, MA

Demographics — Fairhaven, MA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Fairhaven, MA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Fairhaven, MA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Fairhaven, MA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Fairhaven, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

New Bedford, MA

New Bedford, MA

Mattapoisett, MA

New Bedford, MA

Acushnet, MA

Frequently Asked Questions

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