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Fort Lee, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · New York County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
39,818
Population
15,801/sq mi density
$105,535
Median Income
$65,753 per capita
$422,200
Home Value
$575,834 Zillow
$2,255
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
66
Violent Crime/100K
849 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$105,535 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$422,200 home value, $2,255/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$422,200
50% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,255/mo
94% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.5%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
19,634
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$422,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$575,834
Median Sale Price
$392,500
Median List Price
$395,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.5%
Owner-Occupied
42.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$2,255/mo
· Zillow rent:
$3,144/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
121 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
38
Price Drops
8.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$468
Active Inventory
216
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
57.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $422,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $575,834 |
| Median Sale Price | $392,500 |
| Median List Price | $395,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $468 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,255 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,144 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 121 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.3% |
| Homes Sold | 38 |
| Active Inventory | 216 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $468 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 57.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 19,634 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 30.4% |