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Hackensack, NJ vs Fair Lawn, NJ

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Fair Lawn or Hackensack?
- Fair Lawn housing costs are 42.5% more expensive than Hackensack housing costs.

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

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.

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.

 Hackensack, NJFair Lawn, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,820329,725,481
 Median Income$73,716  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hackensack    3 Reviews

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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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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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