Fair Lawn borough, New Jersey
Fair Lawn borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Fair Lawn borough is a geographic entity located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 37,128. The land area covers 5.14 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 37,128 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs | ±1.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 12,229 | ±536 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 12,500 | ±507 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 12,229 | ±536 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 271 | ±152 |
| Median Home Value | $564,700 | ±$19,505 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,917 | ±$88 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $144,574 | ±$12,614 |
| Per Capita Income | $57,795 | ±$3,192 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.1% | ±1.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,157 | ±646 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 17,555 | ±750 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 97.2% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 36,489 (2024)
ID: 170118
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: MUNICIPAL CLERK
8-01 FAIR LAWN AVE, FAIR LAWN NJ 07410
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GUS Population: 978,641 (2024)
ID: 170097
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
1 BERGEN COUNTY PLZ, RM 580, HACKENSACK NJ 07601-7061
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NANUET, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | NEW YORK, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | BROOKLYN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | BRONX, NY | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | LONG ISLAND CITY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | FOREST HILLS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BRONX, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pillar College
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College | 13.9 mi away | 60 Park Place, Suite 701, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
97380350002000
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MARION BRANCH
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 1017 WEST SIDE AVE., JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07306 |
(201) 547-4552
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Rutgers University-Newark
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College | 13.9 mi away | 249 University Avenue, Blumenthal Hall, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
9733531766
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SPRINGFIELD BRANCH
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 150 NEWTON STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07103 |
(201) 733-7800
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Essex County College
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College | 14.0 mi away | 303 University Ave, Newark, NJ, 07102 |
9738773000
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FIVE CORNERS BRANCH
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 678 NEWARK AVE., JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07306 |
(201) 547-4543
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Eastern International College-Jersey City
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College | 14.2 mi away | 684 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07306 |
2012169901
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GRAND STREET BRANCH
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Library | 14.2 mi away | 124 GRAND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, HOBOKEN, NJ, 07030 |
(204) 420-2346
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New Community Career & Technical Institute
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College Vocational | 14.2 mi away | 274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, NJ, 07103-2419 |
9736395604
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VAN BUREN BRANCH
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 140 VAN BUREN STREET, NEWARK, NJ, 07105 |
(201) 733-7800
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TETERBORO AP, NJ US, located 6.6 miles from Fair Lawn borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.9° | 25.7° | 32.8° | 3.28" | — |
| February | 42.8° | 27.0° | 34.9° | 2.82" | — |
| March | 50.6° | 34.0° | 42.3° | 4.09" | — |
| April | 62.5° | 43.7° | 53.1° | 3.97" | — |
| May | 73.1° | 53.3° | 63.2° | 3.94" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 63.1° | 72.5° | 4.25" | — |
| July | 87.0° | 68.9° | 78.0° | 4.45" | — |
| August | 85.1° | 67.3° | 76.2° | 4.25" | — |
| September | 78.4° | 59.9° | 69.2° | 4.11" | — |
| October | 66.8° | 47.9° | 57.4° | 3.73" | — |
| November | 55.5° | 38.3° | 46.9° | 3.30" | — |
| December | 44.9° | 30.8° | 37.9° | 4.10" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair Lawn borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Glen Rock borough | Borough | 1.7 mi | — |
| Elmwood Park borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Hawthorne borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
| Paramus borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
| Paterson city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400322470. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.