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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Princeton, NJ vs Fair Lawn, NJ

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Are people in Fair Lawn older or younger than people in Princeton?
- The Median Age in Fair Lawn is 11.6 years older than in Princeton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fair Lawn or Princeton?
- Fair Lawn housing costs are 38.4% less expensive than Princeton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fair Lawn or Princeton?
- The average commute for residents of Fair Lawn is 3.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Princeton.

Things to do in Princeton?
Princeton NJ rests southwest Trenton boasting an array of entertainment options from bowling alleys, movie theaters plus even laser tag arenas all great ways to keep family busy in addition to easy access wonderful parks for picnics or running.

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.

 Princeton, NJFair Lawn, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,820329,725,481
 Median Income$165,149  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$868,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.9  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews
Philip · Princeton, NJ
College towns are in a class by themselves
Over 15 years ago

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Abhd · Princeton, NJ
Quick response to crime
Over 16 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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katherine  · Princeton, NJ
Homes are Always in Demand!
Over 17 years ago

You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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Reviews for Fair Lawn    3 Reviews
Anton · Fair Lawn, NJ
Good
Over 14 years ago

Good and silent place to  More

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Sharmon · Fair Lawn, NJ
Almost, but no cigar.
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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Bp · Ridgewood, NJ
Perfect Location
Over 18 years ago

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

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