How are homes heated in Fairhaven, MA?

Name: Heating fuel in Fairhaven, MA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fairhaven, used by 70.0% (±4.3 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

7.6% heat with electricity.

13.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 70.0% (±4.3 points)
Electricity: 7.6%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 13.8%

Heating fuel in Fairhaven

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Fairhaven	Bristol County	Massachusetts	United States
Utility gas	70.0% (±4.3 points)	57.2%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	13.8% (±2.9 points)	23.0%	22.4%	3.9%
Electricity	7.6% (±2.3 points)	12.7%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	3.9% (±1.3 points)	4.4%	4.5%	4.9%
Wood	1.7% (±1.5 points)	1.1%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.8% (±0.9 points)	0.4%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.6 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.2% (±0.3 points)	0.8%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	2.0% (±2.9 points)	0.4%	0.7%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Fairhaven, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is lower than in Bristol County (23.0%).

It is also lower than in Massachusetts (22.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Fairhaven, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Bristol County (12.7%).

It is also lower than in Massachusetts (18.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Fairhaven

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Fairhaven
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Fairhaven	—	7.6% (±2.3 points)	—
Mattapoisett	3.6 mi	5.7% (±3.0 points)	Not measurably different
New Bedford	3.9 mi	10.5% (±1.2 points)	Higher
Acushnet Center	4.0 mi	2.4% (±2.4 points)	Lower
Bliss Corner	4.2 mi	5.6% (±3.5 points)	Not measurably different
Mattapoisett Center	4.6 mi	8.8% (±5.7 points)	Not measurably different
Acushnet	6.0 mi	3.6% (±2.0 points)	Lower
Dartmouth	6.5 mi	7.9% (±1.8 points)	Not measurably different
Smith Mills	6.6 mi	11.5% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Acushnet Center, MA (2.4%), Acushnet, MA (3.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Bedford, MA (10.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Bristol County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
12	Norton	28.1% (±4.1 points)
13	Taunton	26.7% (±2.6 points)
14	Westport	24.4% (±4.0 points)
15	Mansfield	21.5% (±2.9 points)
16	Somerset	17.1% (±4.6 points)
17	Swansea	17.0% (±3.6 points)
18	Fairhaven	13.8% (±2.9 points)
19	New Bedford	6.8% (±0.9 points)
20	Fall River	4.7% (±0.8 points)

Showing 9 of 20 places in Bristol County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Fairhaven

What is the most common way to heat a home in Fairhaven?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Fairhaven, used by 70.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Fairhaven heat with oil?

13.8% (±2.9 points) of occupied homes in Fairhaven use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Fairhaven have electric heat?

7.6% (±2.3 points) of occupied homes in Fairhaven heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fairhaven town, Bristol County, Massachusetts

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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