Fair Haven, New Jersey
Fair Haven is a borough of 6,170 people in Monmouth County, New Jersey, founded in April 23, 1912.
Why visit Fair Haven
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Count Basie Theatre, Chapel Hill Rear Range Light, Allen House and Anthony Reckless Estate.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Fair Haven
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About Fair Haven
Fair Haven is a borough situated in the Jersey Shore region within Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, in the New York metropolitan area. Fair Haven is located on the Rumson peninsula along the Navesink River and is bordered by Red Bank and Little Silver to the west. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 6,269, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 148 (+2.4%) from the 2010 census count of 6,121, which in turn reflected an increase of 184 (+3.1%) from the 5,937 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Fair Haven, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Count Basie Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
Chapel Hill Rear Range Light
Lighthouse · 2.7 mi
Lighthouse in New Jersey, United States
Marion Huber Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
Smaller stage of the Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey
Rumson–Sea Bright Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Lifting road bridge in New Jersey, US
Two River Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.1 mi
Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey
Museums and landmarks10
Allen House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic house in Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Anthony Reckless Estate
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Highlands Air Force Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Former military installation in Middletown Township, New Jersey
Little Silver
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
NJ Transit rail station
Parker Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in New Jersey, United States
Red Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
New Jersey Transit rail station in Red Bank, New Jersey, United States
T. Thomas Fortune House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Wardell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
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Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Shrewsbury River Yacht Club
Marina and boat launch · 0.6 mi
925 River Road, Fair Haven
Restaurants and cafes12
Muang Thai Restaurant
Restaurant · Thai · 1.5 mi
7 East Front Street, Red Bank
Mo 15:00-21:30; Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Sally Boy's
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, American · 1.6 mi
1 Broad Street, Red Bank
Mo-We,Su 11:00-21:00; Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
The Boon Docks Fishery & Grill
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.5 mi
1 Marine Park, Red Bank
Mo 12:00-21:00; Tu-Th 16:00-21:00; Fr-Su 12:00-21:00
Booskerdoo Coffee & Baking Co. Fair Haven
Cafe · Coffee Shop
793 River Road, Fair Haven
Lupo Pizzeria Fair Haven
Restaurant · Pizza
757 River Road, Fair Haven
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop
598 River Road, Fair Haven
Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00; Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-18:00
History
Fair Haven's first permanent settlement dates to a structure built in 1816 at the Navesink River near today's Fair Haven Road. By the mid-19th century, steamboats stopped at "Chandler's Dock" on a route between Red Bank and New York City, bringing visitors to the area and local oysters to the city. Fisk Chapel was rebuilt in 1882 to accommodate the borough's African American population.
The steamship "Albertina" is depicted on the Borough seal. It was built in 1882 by Lawrence & Foulks.
Fair Haven has an annual Fireman's Fair during the last weekend of summer including Labor Day weekend which attracts a couple of thousand people, including noted musicians Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi. The Fair Haven Fireman's Fair also has a Fireman's night and invites all firefighters from any other firehouse to come and join in the festivities. The Fireman's Fair used to raffle off a car each year, but most attendees already had their own cars and the decision was made in the 1990s to switch to a 50/50 raffle whose prize can be in the tens of thousands of dollars. The fair is on the Fire Company grounds.
From the History section of Fair Haven, New Jersey on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship12
All Saint's Memorial Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Christ Church (Episcopal), Shrewsbury
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Rumson
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
St. George's-by-the-River Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Atlantic Highlands Elementary School
School · 3.4 mi
140 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands
Healthcare1
Map of Fair Haven
100 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 25°F | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 32°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 51°F | 4.1 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 61°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 67°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 65°F | 6.3 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 59°F | 4.3 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 47°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 37°F | 3.8 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 30°F | 4.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Long Branch-Oakhurst Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Monmouth County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Monmouth Executive Airport (BLM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Red Bank 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Atlantic Highlands 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Eatontown 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Long Branch 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Belford 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Tinton Falls 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Asbury Park 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Bradley Beach 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Cliffwood Beach 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- East Freehold 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Fisk Chapel (7), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Beautiful facade of All Saints, Navesink, Bestbudbrian, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Basie theatre, Wikijazz at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Episcopalian church in Shrewsbury New Jersey on Route 35, Tomwsulcer, CC0
- First Presbyterian Church of Rumson (5), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- LSticketbooth, Wikijazz at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Anthony Reckless Estate, Red Bank, New Jersey (3969287329), Jazz Guy from New Jersey, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Parker Homestead (1), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. George's-by-the-River Episcopal Church (5), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 7.9.12RedBankRailStationByLuigiNovi4, Nightscream, CC BY 3.0
- Wardell House, Ashley Blalock, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. John's Episcopal Church (2), Apc106, CC BY-SA 3.0
- AllenHouseShrewsburyNJ, ClassicLady, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Navesink Military Reservation, Battery Lewis - casemate front, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seabright-tennis-club, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shrusberry River Bridge, Rumson, NJ - panoramio, febb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- TRTCExterior 30 compress, Jkamouh, Public domain
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