The Borough of Fair Haven has a land area of 1.55 square mile (4.0 km2) and is located along the Navesink River in eastern Monmouth county. The community is predominately residential with a variety of commercial activities on River Road featuring a quaint group of shops at its eastern end. The majority of the homes in the town were developed in the 50s and 60s, however, numerous older estate homes are situated along the Navesink.
