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Somerset, NJ vs Fair Lawn, NJ

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Are people in Fair Lawn older or younger than people in Somerset?
- The Median Age in Fair Lawn is 0.3 years older than in Somerset.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fair Lawn or Somerset?
- Fair Lawn housing costs are 23.8% more expensive than Somerset housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fair Lawn or Somerset?
- The average commute for residents of Fair Lawn is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Somerset.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset Borough in New Jersey provides its residents with quaint suburban living while also being close enough to enjoy all that nearby New Brunswick has to offer in terms of restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues.

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.

 Somerset, NJFair Lawn, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,820329,725,481
 Median Income$101,627  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$432,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time33.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I am moving to Somerset. I have heard that Cost of living to too high in somerset. I am getting a pay Of $72,800.00 per year. Can I survive with this pay. I am moving  More

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Over 13 years ago

best plce for 55+  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very nice place to live. Very  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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