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Fair Lawn, NJ vs Pearl River, NY

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Are people in Pearl River older or younger than people in Fair Lawn?
- The Median Age in Pearl River is 0.5 years younger than in Fair Lawn.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pearl River or Fair Lawn?
- Pearl River housing costs are 2.0% more expensive than Fair Lawn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pearl River or Fair Lawn?
- The average commute for residents of Pearl River is 4.0 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 Pearl River?
Pearl River is a town situated near the New Jersey border known for its abundance of outdoor activities like fishing or birdwatching in Bear Mountain State Park while providing access to multiple unique shops, cultural events and gastronomic venues in its downtown district perfect for exploring.

 Fair Lawn, NJPearl River, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,387329,725,481
 Median Income$133,209  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
 Avg. Home Price$535,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%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 Pearl River    3 Reviews

Schools are fantastic. The safe environment allows children to flourish. The community controls its own school district and keeps it strong. Recent investment of $50  More

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I grew up in Pearl River- it is a safe, friendly town with schools top ranked in the state every year... all this and a close proximity (25 miles) to NYC... cost of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is very little to none. In fact, it's so low, when something does happen it seem's the whole town hear's about  More

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