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So close to so much
Sitting on the deck at the Fair Haven Oyster Company and looking out at the view of the Quinnipiac River below, it’s easy to forget that the peninsular neighborhood of Fair Haven is bordered by Interstate 91 and sits less than 2 miles east of downtown New Haven. The neighborhood pairs that convenient location with some of the most affordable real estate in the area, as well as a number of public parks and a range of great restaurants. “Fair Haven is close to so much,” says Realtor Gigi Taylor. “There are some great restaurants there, and it’s close to New Haven for shopping and all the cultural attractions there.” And because Fair Haven is on the Great Neck Peninsula, those who love being near the water feel right at home, with the Quinnipiac River bordering the neighborhood on the east, the Mill River on the west and New Haven Harbor to the south.
Fair Haven Oyster Company is perfect for fresh oysters and drinks on the water in Fair Haven.
Beautiful views like this are waiting for you in the Fair Haven neighborhood.
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Some of the lowest-priced real estate in the state
The median home price in Fair Haven is $195,000, and buyers can expect to pay an average of $153 per square foot. Options include both condominiums and detached single-family homes. Both of those price points are significantly less than the New Haven region and the state of Connecticut as a whole, making Fair Haven the most affordable neighborhood in the New Haven area and one of the most affordable in the entire state. That affordability is a key draw, according to Coldwell Banker broker Lauren Freedman: “The prices are comparatively inexpensive in Fair Haven,” she says. “And parts of the neighborhood are really up and coming.” A two-bedroom/two-bathroom condominium can sell for just over $100,000, with prices going up to $338,000 for a three-bedroom/three-bathroom riverfront condominium. A three-bedroom/one-bathroom single-family colonial home can sell for $113,000, and a six-bedroom/two-bathroom colonial in need of some upgrades can sell for $275,000.
Cape Cod-style homes in Fair Haven are cozy and cute.
Rows of New England-style homes can be found near the Quinnipiac River in Fair Haven.
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Water, water everywhere
With the Quinnipiac River snaking around Fair Haven, there are plenty of waterfront areas. Dover Beach on the neighborhood’s northeastern corner is a park that hugs the riverbank, offering a playground, a splash pad and plenty of benches for taking in the view. Local anglers often catch bluefish and striped bass from the bank, as this part of the river is close enough to New Haven Harbor to have a mixture of salt and fresh water. For those with their own boats, the Front Street Boat Ramp is situated on the park’s southern edge, so boaters can be on their way to Long Island Sound in no time. Across town in the southwestern corner of Fair Haven is Criscuolo Park, which sits on the banks of the Mill River. Here, visitors will find basketball courts, a playground, a softball field and plenty of open space, as well as a monument to the Connecticut 29th Regiment, recognizing the sacrifices of 900 Black soldiers who fought on behalf of the Union during the Civil War.
Fair Haven residents can enjoy a day on the water along the Quinnipiac River.
Take a stroll along the riverbank in the Fair Haven neighborhood.
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New Haven schools
The New Haven School District earns an overall grade of C from Niche. Fair Haven School, which serves students through the eighth grade, earns a C-minus from Niche, and Wilbur Cross High School earns a B-minus. Students at Wilbur Cross can participate in any of 19 different school-sponsored clubs and activities, or to play 23 different varsity sports. There are also several highly rated private schools in the area, including nearby Choate Rosemary Hall, ranked as the best private school in the state by Niche, which gives it an A-plus rating.
The main campus of Fair Haven School in New Haven is a historic building in the Fair Haven area.
Wilbur Cross High School is a public school in Fait Haven, Connecticut.
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Good food, good drinks, good shopping
There’s just something about slurping fresh oysters on the half-shell that embodies the riverfront lifestyle of life in Fair Haven, and the Fair Haven Oyster Company serves up some of the freshest around. Offering oysters from throughout the Northeast – including right from the Quinnipiac River – Chef Emily Mingrone has garnered a well-deserved reputation as one of Connecticut’s best chefs; Connecticut Magazine, in fact, named her Best Chef in 2023. Those seeking a more land-based menu might venture to Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue for smoked meats and traditional sides served in a low-key and friendly atmosphere. Armada Brewing satisfies beer lovers' cravings, with 12 different locally crafted brews on tap and a menu featuring pub grub mainstays like nachos, pretzels and pizza. Multiple supermarkets in the neighborhood, including the centrally located Key Food, mean residents here don’t have to travel far to stock up on groceries. Home necessities and other related shops are just across the river at Walmart Supercenter and Lowe’s, both about 2 miles east of the neighborhood. For more comprehensive retail immersion, The Shops at Yale are just 2 miles west in downtown New Haven.
Try a variety of fresh oysters at Fair Haven Oyster Company in the Fair Haven neighborhood.
Key Food Supermarket is one of the grocery stores available to Fair Haven residents.
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Parks in this Area
Fairmont Park
Baseball/Softball
Trails
Playground
Clinton Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
Criscuolo Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Chatham Square Park
Multi-Purpose Field
Quinnipiac Meadows Eugene B. Fargeorge Preserve
Trails
River
Hiking
Jocelyn Square Park
Basketball
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Dover Beach
Transit
Airport
Tweed/New Haven
9 min drive
Bus
State St & Willow St
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Front St & Pierpont St
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Pine St & Bright St
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Downing St & Peck St
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Ferry St & Wolcott St
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Ferry St & Saltonstall Ave
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Grand Ave & Lloyd St
Reviews
Niche Reviews
2.724 Reviews
4.0Niche User
7/31/2014Niche Review
The transportation in this place is great because all form of transportation are in your surroundings.
2.0Niche User
7/31/2014Niche Review
The people in my area are perhaps not the fitness type of people there are a few people who are fit but its because they don't associate with the other people in the town and keep to themselves and exercise all the time to keep themselves busy.
3.0Niche User
7/31/2014Niche Review
The people in the area some are nice to every one that come from a poor family and then there are few who have lived here for over 40 years and talk about how this place was once a nice place non infected by different ethnicity.
3.0Niche User
7/31/2014Niche Review
The local businesses are very much okay they all have something good to give to the people around but the best of all this place is the pizza modern which is perhaps the most locally seen and visaed place in town.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Fair Haven
US
Homicide
8
4
Sexual Assault
6
4
Assault with Weapon
7
4
Robbery
8
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
7
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
6
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Fair Haven Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fair Haven, New Haven sell after 81 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Fair Haven, New Haven over the last 12 months is $220,000, up 33% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Incredible New York style 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom end unit condo located alongside the Quinnipiac River in one of New Haven's most sought after condo complexes! Modern living meets historic charm in this second floor unit with hardwood floors, exposed brick, wood beams & original steel girders from the former "bottling factory." This condo has an amazing open layout with large living room/dining
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,221
Median Age
33
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
30.9%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$35,450
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$50,632
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
72.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
15.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.9%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
82°F
Annual Snowfall
16''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
68/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
85/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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