Living in Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fair Lawn · Census data 2020–2024
Fair Lawn has 35,610 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $144,574 (40% higher than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $564,700, the median rent is $1,917/month.
Fair Lawn at a glance
- Population
- 35,610
- Median age
- 39.1State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $144,574State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $564,700State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,917/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 63.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Fair Lawn a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 40% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Fair Lawn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fair Lawn the median home value is $564,700, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,917 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,294 a month in housing costs.
Fair Lawn median household income
The median household income in Fair Lawn is $144,574 and the income per person is $57,795. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Fair Lawn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,500
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 2.90
Fair Lawn demographics
- Population
- 35,610
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 12,229
- Foreign-born
- 31.4%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fair Lawn ›
Education in Fair Lawn
63.3% of adults 25 and older in Fair Lawn have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 27.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fair Lawn
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 20.2%
- Drive alone
- 61.6%
- Public transit
- 9.6%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Fair Lawn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Lawn | 35,610 | $144,574 | $564,700 | $1,917 |
| Glen Rock | 12,154 | $215,096 | $856,900 | $1,930 |
| Elmwood Park | 21,412 | $101,740 | $483,700 | $2,074 |
| Saddle Brook | 14,419 | $129,073 | $503,400 | $2,064 |
| Hawthorne | 19,628 | $110,237 | $533,700 | $1,830 |
| Paramus | 26,568 | $144,349 | $813,900 | $3,032 |
| Paterson | 158,735 | $55,997 | $360,100 | $1,548 |
| Rochelle Park | 5,869 | $110,380 | $498,500 | $1,819 |
| Prospect Park | 6,319 | $53,125 | $406,800 | $1,647 |
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What is the median household income in Fair Lawn, NJ?
The median household income in Fair Lawn is $144,574, 40% higher than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fair Lawn?
The median home value in Fair Lawn is $564,700, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Fair Lawn?
The median gross rent in Fair Lawn is $1,917 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Fair Lawn, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 40% higher than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Fair Lawn?
The median age in Fair Lawn is 39.1 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Fair Lawn?
The average commute to work in Fair Lawn is 31 minutes; 20.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fair Lawn?
The unemployment rate in Fair Lawn is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fair Lawn?
63.3% of adults in Fair Lawn have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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