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Fanwood

#4 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Union County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in New Jersey
  • 8 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 7,648. Fanwood is in Union County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Fanwood offers residents an urban 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
    7,648

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $433,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $2,708
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Fanwood Rankings

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    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
      25.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      77
      500.1
    • Theft
      333.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      12.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      39%
      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
    $132,292
    National
    $55,322
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    Fanwood Reviews

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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.
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    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.
    Fanwood is a small, one square mile town in North Jersey. Fanwood is very family friendly, having a lot of young families in the neighborhood. Fanwood is also very safe, guarded by the adept Fanwood Police Department, clean, and close-knit. The downtown area has a couple of cute cafes, along with four nail salons, and a couple gas stations. The town is not very lively, nor are the public school systems known for having a strong academic reputation, but the town has made significant changes in infrastructure over the years. Would recommend Fanwood for a young family, older couple, or anyone looking for a quiet small town in which to reside.