At a Glance
Median Income
$176,667
$71,378 per capita
Home Value
$610,600
Zillow: $773,071
Median Rent
$2,368/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
26/100K
324/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
71.2%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.8%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Fanwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fanwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fanwood 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
Fanwood residents earn a median household income of $176,667 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,378. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,571 business establishments, including 1,317 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fanwood is $610,600 , 117% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $773,071. Median rent is $2,368/month, with 39.0% 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 1955.
Safety & Crime
Fanwood reports 26 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 324/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
71.2% of adults in Fanwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(111% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fanwood has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population7,714
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density5,757/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$176,667
Per Capita$71,378
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$51,947M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622
Housing
A+
Home Value$610,600
Rent$2,368
Ownership86.5%
Zillow$773,071
Housing Units2,808
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent26/100K
Property324/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault13/100K
Burglary65/100K
Health
Obesity22.8%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation160 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+71.2%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+29.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute43 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Fanwood was founded in 1895.
The median home in Fanwood was built in 1955.
11.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
24.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 1,317 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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