New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Fort Lee is a mid-size city in New Jersey with a population of 39,818. Residents earn $105,535 per year, which is 40% above the national average.
Based on current data, Fort Lee receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Fort Lee offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Fort Lee is $105,535, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Fort Lee among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes.
The median home value in Fort Lee is $422,200, 50% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $2,255 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Fort Lee is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 47 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 707 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.
Fort Lee is a highly educated community — 64.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Fort Lee enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches, including 29.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 39.7% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 60.3% |
| 350% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $105,535 |
| 40% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,753 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $3,175 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $259,310 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 129,635 |
| County GDP | $1,006,673M |
| Restaurants | 10,013 |
| Healthcare | 8,448 |
| Retail | 9,466 |
| Manufacturing | 1,290 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $21,901 |
| 526% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.19% |
| Commute Time | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
| Census Median | $422,200 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $575,834 |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $468 |
| Homes Sold | 38 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Inventory | 216 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,255 |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,144 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $21,901 |
| 526% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.19% |
| Obesity | 21.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 7.3% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 12.6% |
| Mental Distress | 13.0% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,960/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,448 |
| Total Violent | 46.9/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 8.3/100K |
| Assault | 38.7/100K |
| Total Property | 706.7/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 138.0/100K |
| Theft | 541.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.6/100K |
| Arson | 2.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.5 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,801/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8506°N, 73.9710°W |
| County FIPS | 36061 |
Winner: Democrat by 64.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 64.8% |
| 92% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 15,801/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 48 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 8,448 |
| Restaurants | 10,013 |
| Retail Stores | 9,466 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| Avg Commute | 34.7 min |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |