Fort Lee, NJ Area Guide

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Fort Lee Area Facts

  • Fort Lee has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Fort Lee crime rates are 14% lower than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Fort Lee is 17% higher than the New Jersey average
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Fort Lee, NJ offers the best of both worlds! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) Fort Lee, New Jersey has something for everyone! It's so easy to find the home of your dreams, whether you like luxury high rises, townhouses, single family homes, or multi family homes for the extended families. If you like brand new, there is usually new construction going up s ...Read More omewhere in Fort Lee! It attracts many new residents for its excellent school system, its deep-rooted history and culture, and its close proximity to NYC.

Foodies will love Fort Lee! There are restaurants on practically every street, and dozens of food store. Fort Lee was the site of many old movies, and the home of many celebrities and sports stars! The Community Center features free gym facilities, movies, and concerts. The Fort Lee Historic Park and Museum sits on the banks of the Hudson River. New York City is a quick 1 mile drive on the historic George Washington Bridge. If you prefer a bit more of nature, ferries run all day and night! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Fort Lee? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Monument Park
      Firemen's Park
      Constitution Park
      William Birch Park
      Whitney Lane Memorial Park
      Stanley Gallone Park (Fireman Park)
      Coytesville Park
      Van Fleet Park

      Entertainment

      IPIC Fort Lee
      Fort Lee Museum at the Judge Moore House
      Civil War Drill Hall
      Pal Park Art Center
      Alumni Auditorium
      United Palace
      Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center
      Anka Painting Co., Inc

      Food & Drink

      Boston Market
      Kura Sushi
      McDonald's
      Glaze Donuts
      Cugino's Pizza
      Binghamton Bagel & Deli
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Rusty Kale's Pub

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Fort Lee? Of all people who commute, 26.6% take public transportation in Fort Lee.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      26% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      27%

      22% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Fort Lee? The cost of living in Fort Lee is 141/100 - which is 17% higher than New Jersey.
      Fort Lee
      141

      41% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Fort Lee? Fort Lee crime rates are 1,501, which are 14% lower than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      1,501 per 100k people

      34% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 67

      34% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Fort Lee? The median income in Fort Lee is $88,457 which is 20% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $88,45760% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $54,34582% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      56% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Center Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Fort Lee home prices? Fort Lee home prices are $348,300 - which is 10% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $348,30089% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,909101% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Fort Lee have good schools? The Fort Lee graduation rate is 93% - which is 8% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      68%

      41% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Fort Lee a good place to live? Fort Lee has an overall rating of 87% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      9 total surveys

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