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Fair Lawn

#13 in Best Places to Live in Bergen County
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    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 74 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
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    Fair Lawn is a suburb of New York City with a population of 33,447. Fair Lawn is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Fair Lawn offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fair Lawn there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fair Lawn and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fair Lawn are highly rated.
    About Fair Lawn...
    Population
    33,447

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $406,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,602
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      19%
    • Own
      81%
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    Fair Lawn Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      41.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      14.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      165.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      867.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      20.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      31%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Fair Lawn

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $109,747
    National
    $55,322
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    Fair Lawn Reviews

    74 reviews
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    Fair Lawn is an exceptional place. It is safe with remarkable public transportation access (both train and bus) and a variety of shopping and dining options including major chains and local businesses. The public schools are top-notch. My teachers prepared me well for higher education. I adore the library and its extensive activities. Ultimately, the downside is its lack of affordability, which can be said for Bergen County in general. The cost of living is astronomical in comparison to wages, and despite the overall affluence of this area, many are struggling.
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    Great place! Extremely family friendly and safe for all people of all races, ethnicities, and religions. Great schools.
    Fair Lawn itself is...okay. Its suburbs but the houses are expensive and New Jersey has the highest property tax in the country. On top of that, there are not many apartments so not ideal for college students. However, it is very close to other towns that have many malls, food, and entertainment (like Ridgewood or Fort Lee). On the other hand, it borders Elmwood Park (not known for its safety) and is close to Paterson. Overall, Fair Lawn itself is safe and crime is low.