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Fanwood
  • Suburb in New Jersey
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Suburb
New York City

Fanwood

#5 in Best Places to Live in Union County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 13 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Fanwood is a suburb of New York City with a population of 7,727. Fanwood is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Fanwood offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fanwood there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Fanwood and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fanwood are highly rated.
    About Fanwood...
    Population
    7,727
    Suburb of
    New York City
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $498,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,869
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      10%
    • Own
      90%
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    Fanwood Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      25.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      142.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      323.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      38.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      40%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      13%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Fanwood

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $178,311
    National
    $69,021
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