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Fanwood

#5 in Best Places to Live in Union County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 9 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      A-
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B
    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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    Fanwood is a suburb of New York City with a population of 7,602. 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
    7,602

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $450,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,811
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Fanwood 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
    A-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      0
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      0
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      90.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      321.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      14%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      1%
      13%

    Working in Fanwood

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $133,452
    National
    $55,322
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    Fanwood Reviews

    9 reviews
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    We love our little “best” small town in NJ. Amazing Neigbor’s, friendly town feel. Excellent place to raise kids and raise your family. Safe, quant, refreshing suburb indeed. You’ll feel right at home.
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    I love Fanwood!! I moved to Fanwood with my family when I was about to start Kindergarten, and have made my way through the public school system before applying and being accepted to amazing universities across the country.

    From the moment we moved in, we have had an amazing relationship with our neighbors and the other people living around us. I grew up rollerblading, biking and scootering around on my street, which though off a main road, is quiet enough for young kids to play on.

    There are also great local parks, YMCA's, and pools (shout out Willow Grove Swim Club) and the train station is right in down town.
    Fanwood is a small, close knit town with a strong public school system and neighborhoods with block parties, holiday light contests, and other classic suburban characteristics. The downtown is cute with a (very) local pub, a few restaurants, and a charming old fashioned vibe. Not many boutiques or shopping destinations, but a pharmacy, a card store, an ice cream parlor, and a few pizza places add to its desirability. The schools are absolutely top-notch and are shared (along with many other services) with Scotch Plains.