At a Glance
Median Income
$147,952
$60,114 per capita
Home Value
$532,700
Zillow: $697,458
Median Rent
$1,908/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
21/100K
714/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.2%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
7.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Fair Lawn Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fair Lawn's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fair Lawn a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fair Lawn residents earn a median household income of $147,952 , which is 97% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,114. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fair Lawn is $532,700 , 89% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $697,458. Median rent is $1,908/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Fair Lawn reports 21 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 714/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.2% of adults in Fair Lawn hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fair Lawn has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population35,153
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density6,839/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,952
Per Capita$60,114
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
A+
Home Value$532,700
Rent$1,908
Ownership79.3%
Zillow$697,458
Housing Units12,621
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent21/100K
Property714/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault18/100K
Burglary97/100K
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking7.6%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation89 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.2%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute31 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Fair Lawn was built in 1953.
11.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
18.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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