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Fairview, New Jersey

Introduction to Fairview, New Jersey

Fairview, New Jersey, in Bergen county, is 1 mile NE of North Bergen, New Jersey 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.

Fairview History

Fairview was originally a part of Ridgefield Township. At the height of the "Boroughitis" phenomenon, Fairview was separated from this township, and officially incorporated on December 19, 1894. At the time of its creation, Fairview’s population was 1,003. However, in recent years, this figure has grown to over 13,000.

Fairview and nearby Attractions

  • American Folk Art Museum
  • George Washington Bridge
  • Overpeck County Park
  • Ascension Greek Orthodox Church
  • Mount Moriah Cemetery
  • Bergen County Zoological Park

Things To Do In Fairview

The town of Fairview is near quite a few historic sites in New York, like the Morris-Jumel Mansion, the Apollo Theater, the Carnegie Hall, the Rockefeller Center, as well as the Empire State Building. From this town, one can also visit the American Folk Art Museum, the Museum of Arts & Design, the New Museum of Contemporary Art, and the American Museum of Natural History. One can also spend a fun-filled day at the Central Park Zoo or the Bergen County Zoological Park.

Fairview Transportation

Air transportation is available from the La Guardia Airport.

Fairview Higher Education

For higher education, residents of Fairview can enroll at Columbia University in the City of New York, Barnard College, the Cuny City College, the Cuny John Jay College Criminal Justice, or the Cuny Hunter College.

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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