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Fairview, NJ


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Fairview, New Jersey

Fairview, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 0 miles NE of North Bergen, New Jersey (center to center) and 5 miles N of New York, New York. The town is included in the Bergen - Passaic metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 13,255 people lived in Fairview.

The People and Families of Fairview

In Fairview, about 44% of adults are married.

Approximately 28% of Fairview is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the town.

Fairview is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fairview had a median family income of $46,365.

Political Inclinations

Fairview residents donated more money ($2,450) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Fairview Housing

An estimated 35% of living spaces in Fairview are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the town, with the choice of small rental properties there. Optimists try to see the higher property taxes in Fairview as a sign of wealth and desirability.

Commuting

In Fairview, 74% of commuters drive to work. Public transportation is used by many people in the town.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyFairview Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Fairview Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Fairview Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Fairview, NJ

Comparing Fairview 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Men73
Senior Citizens56
Children Under 5 Years Old56
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income52
People in Middle Class or Better51
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work44
Short Commute Times24
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone68
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Rents25
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime32

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