Fair Lawn City Property Records in New Jersey

Fair Lawn is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. Its property records, including deeds, mortgages, liens, assessments and tax history, are available from county and borough offices and help document ownership and value.

Deeds and mortgages are recorded with the Bergen County Clerk, whose office is in Hackensack. The Fair Lawn Tax Assessor maintains valuation and ownership information, and the Fair Lawn Tax Collector handles tax payments. Assessment appeals are filed with the Bergen County Board of Taxation, and the New Jersey Division of Taxation provides statewide property tax resources.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$147,952
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$532,700
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$9,999
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
2%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,908 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
79%
Population
Population:
35,153

Fair Lawn Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section shows reported crime in Fair Lawn, split into violent crimes and property crimes. The violent crime figures include 0 murders, 0 robberies, and 14 assaults.

The property crime figures cover 343 property crimes, including 42 burglaries and 22 motor vehicle thefts. Placing these counts side by side lets readers compare how often each type of offense was reported in the city.

Because these are reported incidents, the numbers show what was recorded in the data rather than every crime that occurred. They help readers understand the mix of violent and property crime in Fair Lawn, but the counts alone do not show trends over time.

Robberies
Robberies:
0
Burglary
Burglary:
42
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
22
Theft
Theft:
279
Assault
Assault:
14
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
2

What Is the Population Profile of Fair Lawn

Fair Lawn's racial and ethnic composition is led by White residents, who make up 66% of the population (23,296 people). Asian residents are the second-largest group at 13% (4,693 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 13% (4,626 people). The data also includes Black residents at 4% (1,460 people), Two + Races at 2% (789 people), Other Race at 0.69% (241 people), Pacific Islander at 0.08% (28 people), and American Indian at 0.06% (20 people).

White
66%
23,296
Hispanic
13%
4,626
Asian
13%
4,693
Black
4%
1,460
Two + Races
2%
789
Other Race
0.69%
241
Pacific Islander
0.08%
28
American Indian
0.06%
20

Fair Lawn, Ratings Compared Across New Jersey A+

Fair Lawn's ratings cover different aspects of life in the city. The three highest-rated categories are Public Schools (A+), Health & Fitness (A+), and Access to Coffee Shops (A+). Other notable ratings include Commute (B+), Jobs (B+), and Cost of Living (C+). The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A+
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
B+
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
A+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
B+
Jobs
Jobs
B+
Walkability
Walkability
B+

How Educated Is Fair Lawn

Fair Lawn's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (36%), Masters Degree (21%), and High School (15%). The data also includes other available education levels.

Bachelor Degree
36%
Masters Degree
21%
High School
15%
Some College
9%
Associate Degree
5%
Below High School
3%
Doctorate
3%

When Were Homes Built

Fair Lawn's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (56%), followed by Before 1939 (17%) and 1960 - 1979 (14%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
56%
Before 1939
17%
1960 - 1979
14%
1980 - 1999
6%
2000 - Present
6%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Fair Lawn's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (41%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (26%) and 2 Bedrooms (17%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
41%
4 Bedrooms
26%
2 Bedrooms
17%
1 Bedroom
8%
5 or More Bedrooms
7%
No Bedrooms
0.53%

What Is the Average Age

Fair Lawn's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (18%), 35 - 44 (15%), and Under 10 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
18%
35 - 44
15%
45 - 54
13%
Under 10
13%
10 - 17
13%
55 - 64
12%
25 - 34
10%
18 - 24
7%

Property Market Trends at Fair Lawn

Fair Lawn's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $532,700. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,908 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Fair Lawn's dynamic real estate landscape.

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