At a Glance
Median Income
$105,535
$65,753 per capita
Home Value
$422,200
Zillow: $599,346
Median Rent
$2,255/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
131/100K
1,105/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.8%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.4%
7.4% smoking rate
How Fort Lee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Lee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fort Lee a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fort Lee residents earn a median household income of $105,535 , which is 40% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,753. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 129,635 business establishments, including 10,013 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fort Lee is $422,200 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $599,346. Median rent is $2,255/month, with 30.4% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Fort Lee reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,105/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
64.8% of adults in Fort Lee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Lee has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population39,818
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density15,801/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born50.4%
Veterans2.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$105,535
Per Capita$65,753
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,006,673M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,175
Housing
A
Home Value$422,200
Rent$2,255
Ownership57.5%
Zillow$599,346
Housing Units19,634
Rent Burden30.4%
Crime
F
Violent131/100K
Property1,105/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary153/100K
Health
Obesity21.4%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking7.4%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,960/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
Elevation302 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.8%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+28.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 82%
Commute35 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries48
Did You Know?
The median home in Fort Lee was built in 1970.
20.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
19.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.598 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.7% of the population has a disability.
50.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 10,013 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.