Fairhaven, MA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$273 Avg asking sale price
$17 Avg asking lease rate
30,967 SF Avg unit lease size
21,639 SF Avg building size for sale
7.21% Average cap rate

Fairhaven's Demographic Profile

Fairhaven has 7,242 households and a median income of $84,495, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 16,727
# Households 7,242
Median age 49
Median household income $84,495
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 1,992
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Fairhaven $74 22,728 SF 7.17%
New Bedford $188 12,341 SF 7.17%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
New Bedford $129 46,940 SF 8.73%
Dartmouth $88 73,285 SF 7.45%
Acushnet $63 63,272 SF 8.73%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Fairhaven $164 6,437 SF
New Bedford $182 5,363 SF
Dartmouth $335 4,688 SF
Acushnet $148 4,678 SF
North Dartmouth $474 4,211 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
New Bedford $246 17,615 SF 8.25%
Dartmouth $347 17,615 SF 8.25%
Wareham $150 7,529 SF 7.50%
Fall River $246 6,041 SF 8.07%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Fairhaven

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

6-Acre Waterfront Development Opportunity

New Bedford, MA 02744

  • 206,994 SF Industrial Building
  • $12,000,000
For Sale

145 Bridge St

Fairhaven, MA 02719

  • 4,294 SF Retail Building
  • $2,000,000
For Sale

5 Dover St

New Bedford, MA 02740

  • 29,103 SF Office Building
  • 7.17% Cap Rate
  • $2,455,000
For Sale

1 Pearl

New Bedford, MA 02740

  • 17,549 SF Industrial Building
  • $5,000,000
For Sale

Atlas Tack Corporation

Fairhaven, MA 02719

  • 21 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,500,000
For Sale

48-51 Duncan Street

New Bedford, MA

  • $2,900,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Fairhaven pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Fairhaven $273 21,639 SF
New Bedford $161 21,269 SF
Dartmouth $291 20,659 SF
Acushnet $119 18,995 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Fairhaven alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Fairhaven or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Fairhaven 16,727 7,242 49 $84,495 2 1,992 1%
Mattapoisett 7,589 3,217 54 $113,683 2 610 4%
New Bedford 93,005 38,516 39 $50,412 2 23,086 -3%
Acushnet 10,403 4,067 46 $84,039 3 651 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Fairhaven, MA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Fairhaven

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Is Fairhaven a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Fairhaven offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Fairhaven?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Fairhaven. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Fairhaven?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Fairhaven. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Fairhaven compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Fairhaven. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Fairhaven acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Fairhaven, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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