AT A GLANCE

Average age: 46

Housing units: 309

Assessed median home value: $128,005

Median home size: 1,328 square feet

Schools: Larrabee Elementary, Fairhaven Middle School, Sehome High School

Shopping: Village Books and other independent retailers, restaurants and offices make up Fairhaven Business district; nearest major grocer is Red Apple Market on 12th Street

Parks: Marine Park, Village Green, Padden Creek, Fairhaven Community Gardens

Mayor's Advisory Committee member: Thom Prichard

City Council member: Barbara Ryan

Police calls in 2003: 521

Residential burglaries: 2

Vehicle prowls: 4

Population of neighborhood: 888

NEIGHBORS PROFILE: 'Fairhaven still has that small-town feel about it'

STEVE ROGUSKI

Age: 45

Lives on: Wilson Avenue

Lived here: 5 years

Lives with: Wife Genevie, daughter Hannah

What he does: Owner of Fairhaven Runners, board member for Sustainable Connections

Why do you like the neighborhood? "We believe in living close to work and like the fact that it is a walking neighborhood. We are adjacent to the trail system, Fairhaven, the bay and cool transportation hubs like the Alaska Ferry and Amtrak."

What makes your neighborhood unique? "It's kind of quiet and tucked away, despite being a 5-minute walk from the village events and amenities."

Is there anything special about your neighbors? "They are folks who I think are here for similar reasons and appreciate the relative peace, safety and beauty of our neighborhood."

RYAN LAUREAU

Age: 27

Lives on: Donovan Avenue

Lived here: 5 years

Lives with: His brother and his girlfriend

What do you do: Graduate student at WWU pursuing a master's degree in education

What makes your neighborhood unique? "This neighborhood is unique because of the amazing diversity visible. People from all walks of life have found their way into this beautiful little neighborhood, and it is that 'little neighborhood' feel that makes it so special."

How has the neighborhood changed over the years? "Over the years the neighborhood has evolved as the children have grown up. It seems as their personalities have come alive, so has the neighborhood. It could be everything from fun community parties arranged by young exuberant girls or the boys running around having water fights on long, hot summer days."

THOM PRICHARD

Age: 53

Lives on: Sixth Street

Lived here: Since 1984

Lives with: Wife Joan Bachleda and dog Kiesha

What he does: Owns a precast concrete plant in Smokey Point. Serves on mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Board and as chairman of the canoe leg on the Ski to Sea organizing committee

Why do you like the neighborhood? "It is just a fantastic little neighborhood. It's very friendly. We know all our neighbors around here. Fairhaven still has that small-town feel about it. It definitely feels like it is a separate place from Bellingham."

What's your favorite neighborhood moment? "Currently, the Taylor Street Dock is. I was just blown away by that. The first week, it took you two hours to walk from one end to the other. You're stopping every 5 feet, talking to people, even strangers. It really brings people out."