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Fair Lawn, NJ vs Middletown, CT

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Are people in Middletown older or younger than people in Fair Lawn?
- The Median Age in Middletown is 1.0 years younger than in Fair Lawn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Middletown or Fair Lawn?
- Middletown housing costs are 47.4% less expensive than Fair Lawn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Middletown or Fair Lawn?
- The average commute for residents of Middletown is 9.8 minutes shorter 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 Middletown?
Middletown, CT is a picturesque town in Middlesex County with a population of nearly 50,000 people. Its scenic location on the Connecticut River and close proximity to New York City makes it an ideal destination for visitors seeking both relaxation and adventure. Popular tourist activities include visiting Moodus State Forest, taking in the sights at Wadsworth Falls State Park, or exploring Middletown's historic Downtown area.

 Fair Lawn, NJMiddletown, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,164329,725,481
 Median Income$133,209  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$535,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%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 Middletown    9 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

To use the train system to commute from mid state to New York is challenging. This would be the biggest adjustment moving from the suburbs of New York City to  More

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Over 14 years ago

Middletown, CT is one of the few cities in Connecticut worth living in. With a low crime rate, relatively low cost of living and plenty of housing options, there is  More

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Over 15 years ago

Nice quiet town with low crime rate. Interesting small downtown area with variety of decent restaurants. Lacking in adult music, dancing etc., as much of  More

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