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Fair Lawn

A borough known for its proximity to New York City and its historically planned community, Radburn.

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History

Fair Lawn is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States, and a suburb located 22 miles from New York City. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough's population was 32,457, reflecting an increase of 820 (+2.6%) from the 31,637 counted in the 2000 Census, which had in turn increased by 1,089 (+3.6%) from the 30,548 counted in the 1990 Census.
 
Fair Lawn was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 6, 1924, as "Fairlawn," from portions of Saddle River Township. The name was taken from Fairlawn, David Acker's estate home, that was built in 1865 and later became the Fair Lawn Municipal Building. In 1933, the official spelling of the borough's name was split into its present two-word form as "Fair Lawn" Borough.
 
Radburn, one of the first planned communities in the United States, is an unincorporated community located within Fair Lawn and was founded in 1929 as "a town for the motor age." Fair Lawn is home to a large number of commuters to New York City, to which it is connected by train from two railroad stations on NJ Transit's Bergen County Line, the Radburn and Broadway stations.
 
Fair Lawn's motto, coined by Jake Janso, is "A great place to visit and a better place to live." Fair Lawn has been rated as one of the top 10 best places to live in New Jersey. According to Nerdwallet, Fair Lawn witnessed a 5.3% increase in its working-age population between 2009 and 2011.

Overview for Fair Lawn, NJ

35,153 people live in Fair Lawn, where the median age is 39.2 and the average individual income is $60,114. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

35,153

Total Population

39.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$60,114

Average individual Income

Around Fair Lawn, NJ

There's plenty to do around Fair Lawn, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Very Walkable
Walking Score
50
Bikeable
Bike Score
42
Some Transit
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Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Spice & Tea Exchange, Olive R Twist Olive Oil Company, and Mr Bagel and Deli.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 2.95 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.01 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.93 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 2.76 miles 32 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 3.42 miles 92 reviews 4.9/5 stars
Dining 3.05 miles 17 reviews 4.9/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Fair Lawn, NJ

Fair Lawn has 12,150 households, with an average household size of 2.88. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fair Lawn do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 35,153 people call Fair Lawn home. The population density is 6,845.72 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

35,153

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

39.2

Median Age

48.56 / 51.44%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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  • High School Degree
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12,150

Total Households

2.88

Average Household Size

$60,114

Average individual Income

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Commute Time

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60+ Minutes

Schools in Fair Lawn, NJ

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The following schools are within or nearby Fair Lawn. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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