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Fair Lawn, NJ


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Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Introduction to Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Fair Lawn, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 2 miles E of Paterson, New Jersey and 14 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 31,637 people lived in Fair Lawn.

Fair Lawn History

Fair Lawn was originally known as Slooterdam. Fair Lawn was named after the Estate of David Acker. Fair Lawn was incorporated on 6 March, 1924.

Fair Lawn and nearby Attractions

  • Cadmus House
  • Bergen County Zoological Park
  • Bergen Museum
  • New Jersey Botanical Garden
  • Battery Park

Things To Do In Fair Lawn

Fair Lawn offers a number of recreational facilities both for its residents and visitors. One can enjoy leisure time at the local parks and historical sites. In addition, the town features a bowling alley, tennis courts, basketball courts, a golf course, restaurants and shopping areas.

Fair Lawn Transportation

International air transportation is available from Newark International Airport.

Fair Lawn Higher Education

Bergen Community College is nearby.

High Points

Fair Lawn strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Fair Lawn Public Transportation Use
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Fair Lawn Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Fair Lawn People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Fair Lawn Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Fair Lawn Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Fair Lawn Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fair Lawn College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Fair Lawn Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Fair Lawn, NJ

Comparing Fair Lawn to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens109
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity46
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty97
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home87
Walking and Biking to Work46
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone35
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents23
Housing Recently Built23
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime106
Low Violent Crime85

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