With about 35,153 residents, Fair Lawn is one of New Jersey's notable places. Fair Lawn sits in Bergen County. The median age is 39.2 and the median household income is $147,952. Homes carry a median value of $532,700, and about 79% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.3%). Around 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime81% below national
Fair Lawn73
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 248% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime54% below national
Fair Lawn890
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 24% higher than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Fair Lawn Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Fair Lawn.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
Top hazards · Bergen County
Coastal floodingVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Fair Lawn is in Bergen County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Fair Lawn sits in Bergen County. Elevation ~69 m.
Population trend
Map of Fair Lawn
Fair Lawn, NJ
Where Fair Lawn is
Historic places
7 on the National Register of Historic Places.
Berdan, Richard J., HouseNaugle HouseCadmus-Folly HouseBerdan, G. V. H., HouseGarretson, Peter, HouseRadburn-Fair Lawn StationVanderbeck, Jacob, Jr., House
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Fair Lawn — frequently asked
What is the population of Fair Lawn, New Jersey?
Fair Lawn has a population of about 35,153, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Fair Lawn?
The median home value in Fair Lawn is $532,700, and the median gross rent is $1,908/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Fair Lawn safe? What is the crime rate?
Fair Lawn Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 73 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Fair Lawn face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Bergen County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including coastal flooding, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Fair Lawn?
Fair Lawn has 9 public schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Fair Lawn?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Fair Lawn. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.