Fair Lawn borough, NJ

Fair Lawn borough Overview

34,948
TOTAL POPULATION
17,139
MALE POPULATION
17,809
FEMALE POPULATION
96.24
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.91
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$60,255
PER CAPITA INCOME
$170,540
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$141,540
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
36.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
63.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
18,559
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Fair Lawn borough

The most populous races in Fair Lawn borough are White / Caucasian (25,849 | 74.0%), Hispanic or Latino (4,937 | 14.1%), and Asian (4,150 | 11.9%).
Race in Fair Lawn borough
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,15011.9%
Black / African American1,2343.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,93714.1%
Native / Alaskan180.1%
White / Caucasian25,84974.0%
Two or more Races2,7527.9%
Some other Race9452.7%
Total34,948100.0%

Ancestry in Fair Lawn borough

The most populous ancestries reported in Fair Lawn borough are Italian (4,640 | 13.3%), Polish (3,199 | 9.1%), Russian (2,881 | 8.2%), German (2,779 | 8.0%), and Irish (2,651 | 7.6%), together accounting for 46.2% of all Fair Lawn borough residents.
Ancestry in Fair Lawn borough
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan390.1%
African100.0%
Albanian1000.3%
American1,3663.9%
Arab4651.3%
Argentinean3791.1%
Armenian560.2%
Australian430.1%
Austrian2380.7%
Belgian60.0%
Bhutanese2240.6%
Brazilian1090.3%
British720.2%
Bulgarian640.2%
Burmese3461.0%
Canadian980.3%
Central American1650.5%
Central American Indian170.1%
Chilean910.3%
Colombian4661.3%
Costa Rican230.1%
Croatian690.2%
Cuban3531.0%
Dominican9742.8%
Dutch2790.8%
Eastern European6531.9%
Ecuadorian1490.4%
Egyptian2570.7%
English1,5544.4%
European2480.7%
French3671.1%
French Canadian170.1%
German2,7798.0%
Ghanaian1190.3%
Greek4241.2%
Guatemalan240.1%
Honduran330.1%
Hungarian2370.7%
Indian (Asian)6081.7%
Iranian390.1%
Irish2,6517.6%
Israeli6011.7%
Italian4,64013.3%
Jamaican4051.2%
Jordanian190.1%
Kenyan180.1%
Korean4301.2%
Latvian680.2%
Lebanese660.2%
Lithuanian1580.4%
Macedonian2740.8%
Mexican1620.5%
Moroccan150.0%
Native Hawaiian120.0%
Nigerian970.3%
Norwegian1050.3%
Pakistani1370.4%
Panamanian180.1%
Pennsylvania German300.1%
Peruvian4151.2%
Polish3,1999.1%
Portuguese1970.6%
Puerto Rican1,4344.1%
Romanian1520.4%
Russian2,8818.2%
Salvadoran670.2%
Scotch-Irish880.3%
Scottish1310.4%
Sioux40.0%
Slovak480.1%
South American1,5194.3%
Spaniard1050.3%
Spanish1660.5%
Sri Lankan1950.6%
Subsaharan African2930.8%
Swedish850.2%
Swiss210.1%
Syrian140.0%
Thai2,1986.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian710.2%
Turkish870.3%
U.S. Virgin Islander230.1%
Ukrainian7102.0%
Venezuelan190.1%
Vietnamese1020.3%
Welsh280.1%
West Indian100.0%
Yugoslavian610.2%
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Immigrants in Fair Lawn borough

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Fair Lawn borough came from Europe (4,625 | 13.2%), Eastern Europe (4,101 | 11.7%), Asia (3,709 | 10.6%), Latin America (2,251 | 6.4%), and South Central Asia (1,635 | 4.7%), together accounting for 46.7% of all Fair Lawn borough residents.
Immigrants in Fair Lawn borough
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2660.8%
Albania910.3%
Argentina3701.1%
Asia3,70910.6%
Australia80.0%
Austria260.1%
Bangladesh590.2%
Belarus4571.3%
Belgium180.1%
Bosnia and Herzegovina80.0%
Brazil1750.5%
Bulgaria540.2%
Canada460.1%
Caribbean9892.8%
Central America1680.5%
Chile910.3%
China2740.8%
Colombia2340.7%
Costa Rica230.1%
Cuba1550.4%
Czechoslovakia120.0%
Dominican Republic4591.3%
Eastern Africa190.1%
Eastern Asia6321.8%
Eastern Europe4,10111.7%
Ecuador610.2%
Egypt950.3%
El Salvador850.2%
England220.1%
Europe4,62513.2%
Germany1090.3%
Ghana390.1%
Greece360.1%
Guatemala130.0%
Honduras210.1%
Hong Kong790.2%
Hungary100.0%
India1,2783.7%
Iran630.2%
Ireland500.1%
Israel6341.8%
Italy2200.6%
Jamaica2940.8%
Japan1320.4%
Jordan590.2%
Kazakhstan430.1%
Kenya190.1%
Korea2260.6%
Kuwait430.1%
Latin America2,2516.4%
Latvia1380.4%
Lebanon260.1%
Lithuania140.0%
Mexico80.0%
Moldova440.1%
Morocco170.1%
Nepal840.2%
Nigeria630.2%
North Macedonia340.1%
Northern Africa1120.3%
Northern Europe820.2%
Oceania80.0%
Pakistan320.1%
Panama180.1%
Peru1630.5%
Philippines4201.2%
Poland5101.5%
Romania680.2%
Russia1,0353.0%
Scotland80.0%
South Africa150.0%
South America1,0943.1%
South Central Asia1,6354.7%
South Eastern Asia5711.6%
Southern Europe2890.8%
Spain330.1%
Sri Lanka290.1%
Taiwan200.1%
Thailand460.1%
Trinidad and Tobago710.2%
Turkey550.2%
Ukraine9262.6%
Uzbekistan320.1%
Vietnam1050.3%
Western Africa1200.3%
Western Asia8712.5%
Western Europe1530.4%
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Sex and Age in Fair Lawn borough

Sex and Age in Fair Lawn borough

The most populous age groups in Fair Lawn borough are 45 to 49 Years (1,376 | 8.0%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,730 | 9.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,113 (6.5%)590 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Years1,132 (6.6%)1,501 (8.4%)
10 to 14 Years1,170 (6.8%)1,576 (8.8%)
15 to 19 Years1,267 (7.4%)1,097 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years722 (4.2%)706 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years741 (4.3%)716 (4.0%)
30 to 34 Years845 (4.9%)861 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years1,350 (7.9%)1,730 (9.7%)
40 to 44 Years913 (5.3%)936 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years1,376 (8.0%)1,367 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years1,266 (7.4%)921 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years1,133 (6.6%)1,037 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years940 (5.5%)1,089 (6.1%)
65 to 69 Years1,006 (5.9%)1,353 (7.6%)
70 to 74 Years848 (5.0%)942 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years532 (3.1%)498 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years457 (2.7%)325 (1.8%)
85 Years and over328 (1.9%)564 (3.2%)
Total17,139 (100.0%)17,809 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fair Lawn borough

Median Family Size in Fair Lawn borough

The median family size in Fair Lawn borough is 3.28 persons per family, with single female/mother families (1,404 | 14.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (342 | 3.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.22 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fair Lawn borough
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple7,717 (81.6%)3.32
Single Male/Father342 (3.6%)2.22
Single Female/Mother1,404 (14.8%)3.35
Total Families9,463 (100.0%)3.28

Median Household Size in Fair Lawn borough

The median household size in Fair Lawn borough is 2.83 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,404 | 11.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.55 persons per household. non-family households (2,846 | 23.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fair Lawn borough
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple7,717 (62.7%)3.33
Single Male/Father342 (2.8%)2.45
Single Female/Mother1,404 (11.4%)3.55
Non-family2,846 (23.1%)1.15
Total Households12,309 (100.0%)2.83

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fair Lawn borough

Out of a total of 12,309 households in Fair Lawn borough, 9,463 (76.9%) are family households, while 2,846 (23.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,249, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,465.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fair Lawn borough
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,465 (20.0%)
2-Person Households3,249 (26.4%)358 (2.9%)
3-Person Households2,394 (19.5%)23 (0.2%)
4-Person Households2,325 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households1,075 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households268 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households152 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,463 (76.9%)2,846 (23.1%)

Female Fertility in Fair Lawn borough

Fertility by Age in Fair Lawn borough

Average fertility rate in Fair Lawn borough is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 85.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 57.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years194 (57.7%)85.0
35 to 50 years142 (42.3%)34.0
Total336 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fair Lawn borough

83.9% of women with births (336) in Fair Lawn borough are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 27.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 7.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years179 (92.3%)15 (7.7%)
35 to 50 years103 (72.5%)39 (27.5%)
Total282 (83.9%)54 (16.1%)

Fertility by Education in Fair Lawn borough

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fair Lawn borough
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma29 (8.6%)33.0
College or Associate's Degree18 (5.4%)15.0
Bachelor's Degree112 (33.3%)42.0
Graduate Degree177 (52.7%)85.0
Total336 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fair Lawn borough

16.1% of women with births in Fair Lawn borough are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 34.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fair Lawn borough
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma19 (65.5%)10 (34.5%)
College or Associate's Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree81 (72.3%)31 (27.7%)
Graduate Degree164 (92.7%)13 (7.3%)
Total282 (83.9%)54 (16.1%)

Income in Fair Lawn borough

Income Overview in Fair Lawn borough

Per Capita Income in Fair Lawn borough is $60,255, while median incomes of families and households are $170,540 and $141,540 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income34,948$60,255
Median Family Income9,463$170,540
Mean Family Income9,463$192,066
Median Household Income12,309$141,540
Mean Household Income12,309$170,615
Income Deficit9,463$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)34,94836.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)34,94863.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index34,9480.41

Earnings by Sex in Fair Lawn borough

Average Earnings in Fair Lawn borough are $74,843, $92,459 for men and $58,948 for women, a difference of 36.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,838 (51.8%)$92,459
Female9,166 (48.2%)$58,948
Total19,004 (100.0%)$74,843

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fair Lawn borough

The most common earnings brackets in Fair Lawn borough are $100,000+ for men (4,547 | 46.2%) and $100,000+ for women (2,227 | 24.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fair Lawn borough
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less399 (4.1%)313 (3.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999206 (2.1%)462 (5.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499257 (2.6%)563 (6.1%)
$7,500 to $9,99982 (0.8%)339 (3.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499196 (2.0%)161 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999114 (1.2%)108 (1.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49972 (0.7%)109 (1.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99935 (0.4%)165 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499182 (1.8%)103 (1.1%)
$22,500 to $24,999119 (1.2%)75 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999160 (1.6%)418 (4.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999221 (2.2%)296 (3.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999335 (3.4%)220 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999189 (1.9%)407 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,999286 (2.9%)298 (3.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999228 (2.3%)309 (3.4%)
$55,000 to $64,999431 (4.4%)602 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999507 (5.1%)565 (6.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,272 (12.9%)1,426 (15.6%)
$100,000+4,547 (46.2%)2,227 (24.3%)
Total9,838 (100.0%)9,166 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fair Lawn borough

Average earnings in Fair Lawn borough are $101,353 for men and $69,966 for women, a difference of 31.0%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $131,397, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $57,870. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $95,140, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $41,192.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fair Lawn borough
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$57,870$41,744
College or Associate's Degree$71,672$41,192
Bachelor's Degree$106,022$74,953
Graduate Degree$131,397$95,140
Total$101,353$69,966

Family Income in Fair Lawn borough

Family Income Brackets in Fair Lawn borough

According to the Fair Lawn borough family income data, there are 4,003 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 42.3% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 114 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fair Lawn borough
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001141.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991141.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991321.4%
$25,000 to $34,9992933.1%
$35,000 to $49,9994164.4%
$50,000 to $74,9997487.9%
$75,000 to $99,9996346.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,69417.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991,31513.9%
$200,000+4,00342.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fair Lawn borough

7+ person families (94 | 1.0%) account for the highest median family income in Fair Lawn borough with $229,722 per family, while 3-person families (2,211 | 23.4%) have the highest median income of $62,163 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fair Lawn borough
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,477 (36.7%)$122,987
3-Person Families2,211 (23.4%)$186,488
4-Person Families2,302 (24.3%)$208,676
5-Person Families1,087 (11.5%)$186,953
6-Person Families292 (3.1%)$196,458
7+ Person Families94 (1.0%)$229,722
Total9,463 (100.0%)$170,540

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fair Lawn borough

The median family income in Fair Lawn borough is $170,540, with families comprising 2 earners (4,705) having the highest median family income of $206,137, while families with no earners (1,095) have the lowest median family income of $71,066, accounting for 49.7% and 11.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fair Lawn borough
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,095 (11.6%)$71,066
1 Earner2,165 (22.9%)$125,040
2 Earners4,705 (49.7%)$206,137
3+ Earners1,498 (15.8%)$197,292
Total9,463 (100.0%)$170,540

Household Income in Fair Lawn borough

Household Income Brackets in Fair Lawn borough

With 4,173 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Fair Lawn borough, accounting for 33.9% of all households. In contrast, only 222 households (1.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fair Lawn borough
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003322.7%
$10,000 to $14,9992221.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992712.2%
$25,000 to $34,9996775.5%
$35,000 to $49,9997025.7%
$50,000 to $74,9999978.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,0348.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992,31418.8%
$150,000 to $199,9991,60013.0%
$200,000+4,17333.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fair Lawn borough

The median household income in Fair Lawn borough is $141,540, with the highest median household income of $188,188 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,535 households (28.7%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 73 households (0.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fair Lawn borough
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years73 (0.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years3,535 (28.7%)$188,188
45 to 64 Years4,760 (38.7%)$175,068
65+ Years3,941 (32.0%)$93,528
Total12,309 (100.0%)$141,540

Poverty in Fair Lawn borough

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fair Lawn borough

With 5.0% poverty level for males and 7.2% for females among the residents of Fair Lawn borough, 75 year old and over males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 155 males (11.9%) and 107 females (48.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years58 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years124 (9.0%)62 (3.7%)
12 to 14 Years19 (2.6%)89 (7.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)107 (48.9%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)43 (10.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (1.1%)91 (7.9%)
25 to 34 Years78 (4.9%)139 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years148 (6.6%)166 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years64 (2.4%)135 (5.9%)
55 to 64 Years129 (6.3%)141 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years73 (4.0%)117 (5.1%)
75 Years and over155 (11.9%)186 (14.0%)
Total860 (5.0%)1,276 (7.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fair Lawn borough

According to the poverty statistics in Fair Lawn borough, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,055 (94.8%)590 (100.0%)
5 Years189 (100.0%)231 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years1,253 (91.0%)1,597 (96.3%)
12 to 14 Years717 (97.4%)1,098 (92.5%)
15 Years395 (100.0%)112 (51.1%)
16 and 17 Years456 (100.0%)386 (90.0%)
18 to 24 Years1,126 (99.0%)1,063 (92.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,508 (95.1%)1,438 (91.2%)
35 to 44 Years2,104 (93.4%)2,500 (93.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,578 (97.6%)2,153 (94.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,923 (93.7%)1,985 (93.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,773 (96.1%)2,167 (94.9%)
75 Years and over1,148 (88.1%)1,142 (86.0%)
Total16,225 (95.0%)16,462 (92.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fair Lawn borough

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fair Lawn borough show that 2.6% or 204 of the total 7,717 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 115 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.9%, which includes 13 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fair Lawn borough
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,853 (97.1%)115 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children3,004 (97.5%)76 (2.5%)
3 or 4 Children656 (98.1%)13 (1.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,513 (97.4%)204 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fair Lawn borough

According to the poverty data in Fair Lawn borough, 8.8% or 30 single-father households and 11.0% or 155 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (23.4%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 households (72.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fair Lawn borough
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)26 (4.5%)
1 or 2 Children30 (23.4%)46 (6.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)83 (72.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (8.8%)155 (11.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fair Lawn borough

The poverty data for Fair Lawn borough shows that 204 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 185 of the single-parent households (10.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 115 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 household (72.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fair Lawn borough
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children115 (2.9%)26 (3.3%)
1 or 2 Children76 (2.5%)76 (9.1%)
3 or 4 Children13 (1.9%)83 (72.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total204 (2.6%)185 (10.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Fair Lawn borough

Employment by Class of Employer in Fair Lawn borough

Among the 17,355 employed individuals in Fair Lawn borough, private company employees (11,993 | 69.1%), local government employees (1,575 | 9.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,336 | 7.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fair Lawn borough
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11,99369.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)9245.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5813.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,3367.7%
Local Government Employees1,5759.1%
State Government Employees6673.8%
Federal Government Employees2791.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total17,355100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fair Lawn borough

According to the labor force statistics for Fair Lawn borough, out of the total population over 16 years of age (27,252), 68.1% or 18,559 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 984 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.1% or 1,386 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.8% or 80 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years625 (35.7%)80 (12.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,101 (77.1%)118 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years1,386 (95.1%)144 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,510 (88.5%)95 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years4,554 (92.4%)155 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years4,388 (89.0%)110 (2.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,840 (84.8%)136 (7.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,384 (68.2%)58 (4.2%)
65 to 74 Years1,639 (39.5%)79 (4.8%)
75 Years and over143 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total18,559 (68.1%)984 (5.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fair Lawn borough

According to labor force statistics for Fair Lawn borough, 87.4% of individuals (15,051) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (17,221) are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 692 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.7% or 9,946 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.2% or 31 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fair Lawn borough
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School218 (64.9%)48 (14.2%)
High School Diploma1,858 (78.7%)328 (13.9%)
College / Associate Degree3,034 (88.3%)213 (6.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher9,946 (89.7%)255 (2.3%)
Total15,051 (87.4%)792 (4.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fair Lawn borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fair Lawn borough are Community & Social Service (3,098 | 17.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (2,453 | 14.0%), Management (2,294 | 13.0%), Education Instruction & Library (2,010 | 11.4%), and Business & Financial (1,852 | 10.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fair Lawn borough

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fair Lawn borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (80.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.7%), and Architecture & Engineering (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (92.6%), Education Instruction & Library (73.1%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,255 (54.7%)1,039 (45.3%)
Business & Financial1,041 (56.2%)811 (43.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,881 (76.7%)572 (23.3%)
Computers & Mathematics1,400 (80.7%)335 (19.3%)
Architecture & Engineering363 (73.5%)131 (26.5%)
Life, Physical & Social Science118 (52.7%)106 (47.3%)
Community & Social Service 1,097 (35.4%)2,001 (64.6%)
Education, Arts & Media20 (7.4%)251 (92.6%)
Legal Services & Support183 (60.4%)120 (39.6%)
Education Instruction & Library541 (26.9%)1,469 (73.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment353 (68.7%)161 (31.3%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating404 (29.5%)964 (70.5%)
Health Technologists355 (31.9%)758 (68.1%)
Total (Category)5,678 (51.3%)5,387 (48.7%)
Total (Overall)9,228 (52.5%)8,361 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fair Lawn borough are Personal Care & Service (422 | 2.4%), Healthcare Support (326 | 1.8%), Security & Protection (300 | 1.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (254 | 1.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (201 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Fair Lawn borough

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fair Lawn borough, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (90.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (79.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (76.1%), Personal Care & Service (70.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (45.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support78 (23.9%)248 (76.1%)
Security & Protection270 (90.0%)30 (10.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention117 (79.6%)30 (20.4%)
Law Enforcement153 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving139 (54.7%)115 (45.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance138 (68.7%)63 (31.3%)
Personal Care & Service125 (29.6%)297 (70.4%)
Total (Category)750 (49.9%)753 (50.1%)
Total (Overall)9,228 (52.5%)8,361 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fair Lawn borough are Office & Administration (1,678 | 9.5%), and Sales & Related (1,544 | 8.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fair Lawn borough

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related961 (62.2%)583 (37.8%)
Office & Administration375 (22.4%)1,303 (77.6%)
Total (Category)1,336 (41.5%)1,886 (58.5%)
Total (Overall)9,228 (52.5%)8,361 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fair Lawn borough are Construction & Extraction (452 | 2.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (323 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fair Lawn borough

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction452 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair253 (78.3%)70 (21.7%)
Total (Category)705 (91.0%)70 (9.0%)
Total (Overall)9,228 (52.5%)8,361 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fair Lawn borough are Production (497 | 2.8%), Transportation (306 | 1.7%), and Material Moving (221 | 1.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fair Lawn borough

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
OccupationMaleFemale
Production290 (58.4%)207 (41.6%)
Transportation291 (95.1%)15 (4.9%)
Material Moving178 (80.5%)43 (19.5%)
Total (Category)759 (74.1%)265 (25.9%)
Total (Overall)9,228 (52.5%)8,361 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fair Lawn borough

Employment Industries in Fair Lawn borough

The major employment industries in Fair Lawn borough include Professional & Scientific (2,633 | 15.0%), Educational Services (2,591 | 14.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,472 | 14.1%), Finance & Insurance (1,720 | 9.8%), and Retail Trade (1,598 | 9.1%).
Employment Industries in Fair Lawn borough

Employment Industries by Sex in Fair Lawn borough

The Fair Lawn borough industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (77.7%), and Public Administration (71.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Construction598 (87.4%)86 (12.6%)
Manufacturing790 (55.3%)638 (44.7%)
Wholesale Trade322 (69.6%)141 (30.4%)
Retail Trade1,007 (63.0%)591 (37.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing449 (71.2%)182 (28.8%)
Utilities25 (41.0%)36 (59.0%)
Information355 (61.1%)226 (38.9%)
Finance & Insurance1,058 (61.5%)662 (38.5%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing79 (40.9%)114 (59.1%)
Professional & Scientific1,703 (64.7%)930 (35.3%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support251 (51.3%)238 (48.7%)
Educational Services769 (29.7%)1,822 (70.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance587 (23.7%)1,885 (76.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation115 (54.2%)97 (45.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services503 (77.7%)144 (22.3%)
Public Administration332 (71.7%)131 (28.3%)
Total9,228 (52.5%)8,361 (47.5%)

Education in Fair Lawn borough

School Enrollment in Fair Lawn borough

The most common levels of schooling among the 10,073 students in Fair Lawn borough are middle school (2,331 | 23.1%), high school (2,206 | 21.9%), and elementary school (2,029 | 20.1%).
School Enrollment in Fair Lawn borough
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool6066.0%
Kindergarten6286.2%
Elementary School2,02920.1%
Middle School2,33123.1%
High School2,20621.9%
College / Undergraduate1,51015.0%
Graduate / Professional7637.6%
Total10,073100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fair Lawn borough

Out of a total of 10,073 students who are enrolled in schools in Fair Lawn borough, 2,246 (22.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 7,827 (77.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 479 (88.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 795 (92.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds60 (11.1%)479 (88.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old2,093 (80.2%)516 (19.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds2,489 (91.1%)242 (8.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,314 (88.2%)175 (11.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds795 (92.0%)69 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds451 (61.4%)284 (38.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds189 (43.6%)244 (56.4%)
35 Years and over438 (65.1%)235 (34.9%)
Total7,827 (77.7%)2,246 (22.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fair Lawn borough

Business (3,495 | 21.6%), education (1,682 | 10.4%), engineering (1,532 | 9.5%), social sciences (1,458 | 9.0%), and science & technology (1,322 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 16,209 individuals in Fair Lawn borough who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fair Lawn borough
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,3048.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural7724.8%
Physical & Health Sciences6594.1%
Psychology9365.8%
Social Sciences1,4589.0%
Engineering1,5329.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies1280.8%
Science & Technology1,3228.2%
Business3,49521.6%
Education1,68210.4%
Literature & Languages7084.4%
Liberal Arts & History6464.0%
Visual & Performing Arts9075.6%
Communications3572.2%
Arts & Humanities3031.9%
Total16,209100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fair Lawn borough

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fair Lawn borough

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fair Lawn borough are males with 2 vehicles (4,505, accounting for 49.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,437, making up 55.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle185 (2.0%)192 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle1,606 (17.5%)1,068 (13.1%)
2 Vehicles4,505 (49.1%)4,437 (54.2%)
3 Vehicles2,279 (24.8%)1,824 (22.3%)
4 Vehicles434 (4.7%)573 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles161 (1.8%)87 (1.1%)
Total9,170 (100.0%)8,181 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fair Lawn borough

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fair Lawn borough are 60 to 89 minutes (1,860 commuters, 12.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (1,836 commuters, 12.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (1,815 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Fair Lawn borough
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3832.6%
5 to 9 Minutes1,81512.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1,45510.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1,83612.6%
20 to 24 Minutes1,4289.8%
25 to 29 Minutes9256.3%
30 to 34 Minutes1,61511.1%
35 to 39 Minutes5713.9%
40 to 44 Minutes4483.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1,1307.7%
60 to 89 Minutes1,86012.7%
90 or more Minutes1,1427.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Fair Lawn borough

The most common commute times in Fair Lawn borough are 60 to 89 minutes (1,192 commuters, 15.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (999 commuters, 14.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes159 (2.0%)224 (3.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes816 (10.4%)999 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes731 (9.4%)724 (10.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes991 (12.7%)845 (12.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes735 (9.4%)693 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes585 (7.5%)340 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes785 (10.1%)830 (12.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes280 (3.6%)291 (4.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes210 (2.7%)238 (3.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes641 (8.2%)489 (7.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,192 (15.3%)668 (9.8%)
90 or more Minutes685 (8.8%)457 (6.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fair Lawn borough

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fair Lawn borough are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,300, 16.7%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (1,353, 19.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fair Lawn borough
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM244 (3.1%)79 (1.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM291 (3.7%)84 (1.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM456 (5.8%)157 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM616 (7.9%)427 (6.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM729 (9.3%)360 (5.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,183 (15.1%)892 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,080 (13.8%)884 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,300 (16.7%)1,353 (19.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM673 (8.6%)560 (8.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM468 (6.0%)664 (9.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM131 (1.7%)452 (6.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM84 (1.1%)43 (0.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM185 (2.4%)681 (10.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM370 (4.7%)162 (2.4%)
Total7,810 (100.0%)6,798 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fair Lawn borough

Occupancy by Ownership in Fair Lawn borough

Of the total 12,309 dwellings in Fair Lawn borough, owner-occupied units account for 9,755 (79.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,554 (20.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fair Lawn borough
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units9,75579.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,55420.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units12,309100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fair Lawn borough

Occupancy by Household Size in Fair Lawn borough
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,46520.0%
2-Person Household3,60729.3%
3-Person Household2,41719.6%
4+ Person Household3,82031.0%
Total Housing Units12,309100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fair Lawn borough

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fair Lawn borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,384 (56.1%)1,081 (43.9%)
2-Person Household2,966 (82.2%)641 (17.8%)
3-Person Household1,979 (81.9%)438 (18.1%)
4+ Person Household3,426 (89.7%)394 (10.3%)
Total Housing Units9,755 (79.2%)2,554 (20.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fair Lawn borough

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fair Lawn borough
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School197 (73.0%)73 (27.0%)
High School Diploma1,286 (78.4%)355 (21.6%)
College/Associate Degree1,353 (58.8%)947 (41.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,919 (85.4%)1,179 (14.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fair Lawn borough

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fair Lawn borough
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,0988.9%
35 to 44 Years2,51020.4%
45 to 54 Years2,57520.9%
55 to 64 Years2,18517.7%
65 to 74 Years2,52420.5%
75 to 84 Years8977.3%
85 Years and Over5204.2%
Total12,309100.0%

Housing Finances in Fair Lawn borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Fair Lawn borough

Median Income by Occupancy in Fair Lawn borough
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied9,755 (79.2%)$162,130
Renter-Occupied2,554 (20.7%)$66,273
Average12,309 (100.0%)$141,540

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fair Lawn borough

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fair Lawn borough
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00049 (0.5%)230 (9.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)50 (2.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99974 (0.8%)144 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99935 (0.4%)56 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999103 (1.1%)72 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999480 (4.9%)196 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999326 (3.3%)379 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999798 (8.2%)204 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999753 (7.7%)276 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,864 (19.1%)450 (17.6%)
$150,000 or more5,273 (54.0%)497 (19.5%)
Total9,755 (100.0%)2,554 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fair Lawn borough

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fair Lawn borough
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30030 (0.3%)25 (1.0%)
$300 to $49957 (0.6%)67 (2.6%)
$500 to $799114 (1.2%)49 (1.9%)
$800 to $999161 (1.7%)34 (1.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,126 (21.8%)373 (14.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,651 (16.9%)1,009 (39.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,019 (10.4%)121 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $2,999969 (9.9%)409 (16.0%)
$3,000 or more3,628 (37.2%)366 (14.3%)
Total9,755 (100.0%)2,554 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fair Lawn borough

Housing Structures in Fair Lawn borough

Housing Structures in Fair Lawn borough
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached9,19474.7%
Single Unit, Attached5954.8%
2 Unit Apartments6044.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6095.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5084.1%
10 or more Apartments7816.3%
Mobile Home / Other180.2%
Total12,309100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fair Lawn borough

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fair Lawn borough
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached8,721 (94.9%)473 (5.1%)
Single Unit, Attached584 (98.2%)11 (1.8%)
2 Unit Apartments196 (32.5%)408 (67.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments44 (7.2%)565 (92.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments77 (15.2%)431 (84.8%)
10 or more Apartments115 (14.7%)666 (85.3%)
Mobile Home / Other18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,755 (79.2%)2,554 (20.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fair Lawn borough

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fair Lawn borough
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room46 (0.5%)69 (2.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms147 (1.5%)715 (28.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,669 (17.1%)1,189 (46.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,226 (43.3%)437 (17.1%)
8 or more Rooms3,667 (37.6%)144 (5.6%)
Total9,755 (100.0%)2,554 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fair Lawn borough

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fair Lawn borough
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas8,566 (87.8%)1,808 (70.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas435 (4.5%)20 (0.8%)
Electricity447 (4.6%)423 (16.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene280 (2.9%)152 (5.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (0.1%)69 (2.7%)
No Fuel Used17 (0.2%)82 (3.2%)
Total9,755 (100.0%)2,554 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fair Lawn borough

Household Vehicle Usage in Fair Lawn borough
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle342 (3.5%)465 (18.2%)
1 Vehicle2,342 (24.0%)1,082 (42.4%)
2 Vehicles4,898 (50.2%)837 (32.8%)
3 or more Vehicles2,173 (22.3%)170 (6.7%)
Total9,755 (100.0%)2,554 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fair Lawn borough

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fair Lawn borough

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,8955,860
Median Property Value$485,100$490,500
Median Household Income$134,650$3,605
Monthly Housing Costs$1,432$3,595
Real Estate Taxes$10,001$22

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fair Lawn borough

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fair Lawn borough
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00036 (0.9%)110 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,99958 (1.5%)13 (0.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999249 (6.4%)135 (2.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,813 (46.6%)2,864 (48.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9991,474 (37.8%)2,211 (37.7%)
$750,000 to $999,999204 (5.2%)405 (6.9%)
$1,000,000 or more61 (1.6%)122 (2.1%)
Total3,895 (100.0%)5,860 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fair Lawn borough

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fair Lawn borough
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00040 (1.0%)109 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,99983 (2.1%)9 (0.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999255 (6.6%)129 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999181 (4.6%)225 (3.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999520 (13.4%)145 (2.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999423 (10.9%)278 (4.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999725 (18.6%)330 (5.6%)
$150,000 or more1,668 (42.8%)1,139 (19.4%)
Total3,895 (100.0%)5,860 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fair Lawn borough

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fair Lawn borough
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,022 (26.2%)188,371 (3,214.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x608 (15.6%)1,277 (21.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x610 (15.7%)2,191 (37.4%)
4.0x or more1,629 (41.8%)759 (13.0%)
Total3,895 (100.0%)5,860 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fair Lawn borough

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fair Lawn borough
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8006 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)32 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,4993,849 (98.8%)95 (1.6%)
Total3,895 (100.0%)5,860 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fair Lawn borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fair Lawn borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,080 (98.0%)43 (2.0%)
6 to 18 Years6,909 (97.9%)149 (2.1%)
19 to 25 Years2,001 (96.9%)65 (3.2%)
26 to 34 Years2,600 (93.2%)189 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years4,712 (95.8%)206 (4.2%)
45 to 54 Years4,801 (97.4%)129 (2.6%)
55 to 64 Years3,878 (92.8%)300 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years4,130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2,565 (97.5%)66 (2.5%)
Total33,676 (96.7%)1,147 (3.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fair Lawn borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fair Lawn borough
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,080 (98.0%)43 (2.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen6,909 (97.9%)149 (2.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,001 (96.9%)65 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fair Lawn borough

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fair Lawn borough
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,240 (85.6%)208 (14.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,665 (89.8%)304 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,335 (97.4%)63 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,205 (94.9%)118 (5.1%)
$100,000 and over25,187 (98.2%)453 (1.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fair Lawn borough

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6131 (6.2%)1,960 (92.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,248 (17.7%)5,957 (84.4%)
19 to 25 Years84 (4.1%)1,939 (93.9%)
25 to 34 Years410 (14.7%)2,279 (81.7%)
35 to 44 Years415 (8.4%)4,325 (87.9%)
45 to 54 Years438 (8.9%)4,468 (90.6%)
55 to 64 Years418 (10.0%)3,665 (87.7%)
65 to 74 Years3,847 (93.1%)2,448 (59.3%)
75 Years and over2,466 (93.7%)1,591 (60.5%)
Total9,457 (27.2%)28,632 (82.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fair Lawn borough

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fair Lawn borough
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years41 (1.3%)20 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years81 (3.0%)169 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years275 (4.0%)241 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years287 (15.5%)474 (20.7%)
75 Years and over372 (28.5%)637 (48.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fair Lawn borough

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fair Lawn borough: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years55 (0.8%)8 (0.1%)
65 to 74 Years202 (10.9%)105 (4.6%)
75 Years and over161 (12.4%)240 (18.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fair Lawn borough: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years8 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years49 (0.7%)104 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years25 (1.3%)15 (0.7%)
75 Years and over49 (3.8%)127 (9.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fair Lawn borough: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years21 (0.7%)20 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years49 (1.8%)153 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years94 (1.3%)87 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years20 (1.1%)108 (4.7%)
75 Years and over37 (2.8%)273 (20.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fair Lawn borough: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)6 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years24 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years120 (1.7%)78 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years87 (4.7%)326 (14.3%)
75 Years and over257 (19.7%)405 (30.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fair Lawn borough: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years30 (0.9%)6 (0.2%)
18 to 34 Years44 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (0.5%)40 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years33 (1.8%)98 (4.3%)
75 Years and over91 (7.0%)246 (18.5%)

Technology Access in Fair Lawn borough

Computing Device Access in Fair Lawn borough

Computing Device Access in Fair Lawn borough
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,20491.0%
Smartphone11,35492.2%
Tablet9,46176.9%
No Computing Device4303.5%
Total12,309100.0%

Internet Access in Fair Lawn borough

Internet Access in Fair Lawn borough
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home10,94588.9%
Cellular Data Only7095.8%
Satellite Internet2872.3%
No Internet6195.0%
Total12,309100.0%

Fair Lawn borough Summary

Introduction

Fair Lawn is a borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It is situated in the northeastern part of the state, about 15 miles northwest of New York City. The borough has a population of 32,457 as of the 2010 census, making it the 74th most populous municipality in New Jersey. Fair Lawn is a diverse community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. It is known for its excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities.

History

The area that is now Fair Lawn was originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 17th century. The area was part of Saddle River Township until 1798, when it became part of Franklin Township. In 1894, the area was incorporated as the Borough of Fair Lawn.
The borough was named after the Fair Lawn estate, which was owned by the Van Riper family. The estate was located on the Passaic River and was used as a summer retreat by the family. The estate was later sold to the borough and is now the site of the borough hall.

Geography

Fair Lawn is located at 40°55'N 74°11'W (40.917, -74.183). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough has a total area of 5.2 square miles, all of which is land.
The borough is bordered by the Passaic River to the north, Saddle River to the east, Paterson to the south, and Elmwood Park to the west. Fair Lawn is located in the Hackensack River watershed.

Economy

Fair Lawn is a diverse community with a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas. The borough is home to several large companies, including Becton Dickinson, a medical technology company, and Quest Diagnostics, a medical testing company.
The borough also has a thriving retail sector, with several shopping centers and malls. The borough is home to the Fair Lawn Promenade, a large shopping center with over 100 stores and restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 32,457 people, 12,945 households, and 8,845 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,250.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the borough was 79.2% White, 5.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 9.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.7% of the population.
The median income for a household in the borough was $76,824, and the median income for a family was $90,945. Males had a median income of $60,945 versus $45,945 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $33,945. About 2.7% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.3% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Fair Lawn is a diverse borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey. It has a population of 32,457 as of the 2010 census and is known for its excellent schools, parks, and recreational facilities. The borough has a mix of residential, commercial, and industrial areas, and is home to several large companies. The median income for a household in the borough is $76,824, and the median income for a family is $90,945. Fair Lawn is a great place to live and work, and is a great example of a diverse and thriving community.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fair Lawn borough?
Total Population of Fair Lawn borough is 34,948.
What is the Total Male Population of Fair Lawn borough?
Total Male Population of Fair Lawn borough is 17,139.
What is the Total Female Population of Fair Lawn borough?
Total Female Population of Fair Lawn borough is 17,809.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fair Lawn borough?
There are 96.24 Males per 100 Females in Fair Lawn borough.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fair Lawn borough?
There are 103.91 Females per 100 Males in Fair Lawn borough.
What is the Median Population Age in Fair Lawn borough?
Median Population Age in Fair Lawn borough is 40.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fair Lawn borough
Average Family Size in Fair Lawn borough is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fair Lawn borough
Average Household Size in Fair Lawn borough is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fair Lawn borough?
Per Capita income in Fair Lawn borough is $60,255.
What is the Median Family Income in Fair Lawn borough?
Median Family Income in Fair Lawn borough is $170,540.
What is the Median Household income in Fair Lawn borough?
Median Household Income in Fair Lawn borough is $141,540.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fair Lawn borough?
Income or Wage Gap in Fair Lawn borough is 36.2%.
Women in Fair Lawn borough earn 63.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fair Lawn borough?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fair Lawn borough is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fair Lawn borough?
There are 18,559 People in the Labor Forcein in Fair Lawn borough.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fair Lawn borough?
68.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Fair Lawn borough.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fair Lawn borough?
Unemployment Rate in Fair Lawn borough is 5.3%.