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Fair Lawn, NJ vs River Edge, NJ

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Are people in River Edge older or younger than people in Fair Lawn?
- The Median Age in River Edge is 0.4 years younger than in Fair Lawn.

Are housing costs cheaper in River Edge or Fair Lawn?
- River Edge housing costs are 19.4% more expensive than Fair Lawn housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, River Edge or Fair Lawn?
- The average commute for residents of River Edge is 4.5 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 River Edge?
River Edge, NJ can be found nestled between New York City & Newark in Bergen County. Home to approximately 11,000 people this small borough offers easy access to popular attractions like the Meadowlands Sports Complex or Overpeck county park that boasts miles of hiking pathways through wetlands & forests with plenty of chances for bird watching or spotting wild animals from deer to foxes.

 Fair Lawn, NJRiver Edge, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,024329,725,481
 Median Income$133,209  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$535,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.4%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 River Edge    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

A jewel in suburban New Jersey. Great Playground for Kids, nice family  More

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Over 19 years ago

New Jersey has it's ups and downs If you live in Bergen County you better make 6 figures or your not buying a house in a nice  More

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