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Fair Lawn Area Facts

  • Fair Lawn has a Livability Score of 85/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fair Lawn crime rates are 40% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Fair Lawn is 15% higher than the New Jersey average
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Fair Lawn: New Jerseys Secret Treasure User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I love living here in Fair Lawn. I've lived here for years and if you like to stay busy outside of work, you'll definitely like it too. There's a lot of places where you can go shopping, or cafes to grab a fresh bagel, and public parks to enjoy a sunny summer day. There's also a ...Read More local community college that offers a lot of programs and courses if you want to pick up a couple night courses or certifications to build your resume.

If you're looking for work, there are a lot of opportunities here and the jobs pay very well. Plus, the local economy is robust and there are a lot of young professionals in the area. It's also a really good choice if you have children or will be starting a family soon. For me, one of the best areas in Woodridge is Memorial Park, which is a perfect place to get some exercise or enjoy a peaceful walk. Read Less
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fair Lawn? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Daly Field
      Radburn R Park
      Berdan Grove
      Berdan Grove
      Radburn A-Park
      Fair Lawn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary (Park)
      Gregory Park
      Radburn B-Park

      Entertainment

      Bowlero
      Paramus Historic Museum
      Hawthorne Theaters
      AMC Garden State 16
      Thomas Kinkade
      Bow Tie Warner Theater
      Opus One
      The Hamilton Club

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      Häagen-Dazs
      Subway
      JJ’s Pub
      Dominoes
      Pizza Hut
      Juicy Platters
      Boston Market

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fair Lawn? Of all people who commute, 14.4% take public transportation in Fair Lawn.
      Drive to Work
      65%

      12% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      14%

      9% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fair Lawn? The cost of living in Fair Lawn is 144/100 - which is 15% higher than New Jersey.
      Fair Lawn
      144

      44% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      125

      25% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fair Lawn? Fair Lawn crime rates are 981, which are 40% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      981 per 100k people

      54% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 102  

      54% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      2%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fair Lawn? The median income in Fair Lawn is $196,372 which is 80% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $196,372141% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $79,52877% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      43% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Fair Lawn a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS

      Doctors

      Garden State Orthopaedic Associates
      In Step Foot & Ankle Specialists
      Irina Bass, MD

      A+ Housing

      What are Fair Lawn home prices? Fair Lawn home prices are $778,611 - which is 40% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $778,611138% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,73489% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      80%

      26% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Fair Lawn have good schools? The Fair Lawn graduation rate is 92% - which is 7% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      73%

      52% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      equal to the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Fair Lawn a good place to live? Fair Lawn has an overall rating of 82% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      5 total surveys

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