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Fair Lawn, NJ vs Hackensack, NJ

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Are people in Hackensack older or younger than people in Fair Lawn?
- The Median Age in Hackensack is 0.8 years younger than in Fair Lawn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hackensack or Fair Lawn?
- Hackensack housing costs are 29.8% less expensive than Fair Lawn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hackensack or Fair Lawn?
- The average commute for residents of Hackensack is 0.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fair Lawn.

Things to do in Fair Lawn?
Fair Lawn NJ lies just 10 miles northeast of Paterson known for its high quality school system plus an abundance of parks and recreational facilities such as the Richard Rodgers Memorial Park.

Things to do in Hackensack?
Hackensack, New Jersey is a city located in Bergen County. The city offers numerous parks and recreational opportunities including Hackensack Riverfront Park and Fields Pond Nature Preserve.

 Fair Lawn, NJHackensack, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,723329,725,481
 Median Income$133,209  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$535,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fair Lawn    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Good and silent place to  More

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Over 14 years ago

I love the convenience of Fair Lawn and it's location. It's close to anything you might want or need. The New York City is only 12 miles away, and there are stores and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Access to major highways-access to NY by rail-great schools and reasonable home  More

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Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

hello,welcome!  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hackensack has a big city feel but on a smaller scale-there are restaurants, shops to fit every lifestyle and taste. There are some negatives too. High property taxes-  More

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Over 19 years ago

Although becoming a more metro area, I do feel safe even during the late  More

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