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Fort Lee
  • Suburb in New Jersey

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Fort Lee is a suburb of New York City with a population of 39,701. Fort Lee is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Fort Lee offers residents a dense urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fort Lee there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many retirees live in Fort Lee and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Fort Lee are highly rated.

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About Fort Lee...
Population
39,701

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$356,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,982
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Fort Lee Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    56.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    23.1
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    20.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    172.1
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    675.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    113
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    6%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    12%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    26%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    34%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5%
    national  11%

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