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River Edge, NJ vs Fair Lawn, NJ

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Fair Lawn or River Edge?
- Fair Lawn housing costs are 16.2% less expensive than River Edge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fair Lawn or River Edge?
- The average commute for residents of Fair Lawn is 4.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of River Edge.

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.

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.

 River Edge, NJFair Lawn, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,820329,725,481
 Median Income$142,214  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$638,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.6  Unlock26.38
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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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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