Fair Lawn, NJ โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Bergen County ยท New Jersey

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Fair Lawn based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Fair Lawn
National Avg
New Jersey Avg
Population: 66Income: 99Home Value: 53Safety: 100Education: 62Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 100

Quick Stats

Population

35,153

2023 ACS

Median Income

$147,952

2023

Median Home Value

$532,700

2023

Median Rent

$1,908

2023

Median Age

39.2

Unemployment

4.7%

Cost of Living Index

205.9

100 = national avg

Fair Lawn is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey, with a population of 35,153 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Fair Lawn is one of the communities in New Jersey.

The median household income in Fair Lawn is $147,952, and the median home value is $532,700. The cost of living index is 205.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,908 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, and the median age is 39.2 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

35,153

Male

17,070

48.6%

Female

18,083

51.4%

Median Age

39.2

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

43.1%

High School or Higher

53.3%

Foreign Born

31.7%

Veterans

2.6%

Married

46.5%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.474

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

69.2%

Foreign Born

31.7%

White
69.2%
Black
4.2%
Asian
13.3%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
9.1%
Other
4.0%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

13.2%

4,626 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

86.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
194 (4.2%)
Puerto Rican
1,313 (28.4%)
Cuban
139 (3.0%)
Dominican
864 (18.7%)
Salvadoran
56 (1.2%)
Guatemalan
21 (0.5%)
Colombian
429 (9.3%)
Honduran
58 (1.3%)
Ecuadorian
217 (4.7%)
Peruvian
369 (8.0%)
Other Hispanic
966 (20.9%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
2,117 (45.1%)
Chinese
727 (15.5%)
Filipino
408 (8.7%)
Vietnamese
96 (2.0%)
Korean
554 (11.8%)
Japanese
92 (2.0%)
Pakistani
244 (5.2%)
Thai
48 (1.0%)
Other Asian
407 (8.7%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Fijian
28 (100.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
20 (95.2%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

33,248

English Only

58.3%

#1 Non-English Language

Slavic Languages

4,913 speakers

Limited English

13.3%

Language Distribution

Slavic Languages
4,913 (14.8%)
Spanish
2,564 (7.7%)
Other Indo-European
2,449 (7.4%)
Other Languages
1,311 (3.9%)
Other Asian
622 (1.9%)
Korean
500 (1.5%)
Tagalog
442 (1.3%)
Arabic
400 (1.2%)
Chinese
393 (1.2%)
German
121 (0.4%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

86.7%

Limited English Proficiency

13.3%

Slavic Languages
44.5% limited English
Spanish
21.6% limited English
Other Indo-European
23.8% limited English
Other Languages
16.6% limited English
Other Asian
30.7% limited English
Korean
56.6% limited English
Tagalog
11.1% limited English
Arabic
25.3% limited English
Chinese
46.8% limited English
Vietnamese
50.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

903

2.6% of population

Disability Rate

24.6%

222 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$72,453

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
23.1%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
11.7%
Vietnam
37.1%
Korea
4.0%
World War II
7.1%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
9.5%
35-54
13.0%
55-64
16.7%
65-74
16.6%
75+
44.2%

Male Veterans

865

95.8%

Female Veterans

38

4.2%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$72,453

Non-Veteran Income

$67,994

Difference

$4,459

6.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

222

Without Disability

681

Disability Rate

24.6%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

23,347

#1 Ancestry

Italian

11.4% (4,009)

#2 Ancestry

Polish

7.9% (2,772)

#3 Ancestry

Russian

7.7% (2,711)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Italian
11.4%
Polish
7.9%
Russian
7.7%
German
7.5%
Irish
6.9%
English
4.8%
American
3.2%
Ukrainian
2.5%
Arab
1.9%
West Indian
1.7%
Jamaican
1.3%
Sub-Saharan African
1.2%
Greek
1.2%
Albanian
1.1%
French
1.0%
European
0.8%
Dutch
0.8%
Austrian
0.7%
Hungarian
0.6%
Portuguese
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

12,150

Family Households

9,335

76.8%

Married Couples

7,542

62.1%

Non-Family Households

2,815

23.2%

Single Mother Households

1,470

12.1%

Single Father Households

323

2.7%

Living Alone

2,447

20.1%

Children Under 18

Total Children

8,629

In Married Couple

7,308

84.7%

With Single Mother

1,189

13.8%

With Single Father

132

1.5%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$176,521

Married Couple Income

$196,058

Single Mother Income

$78,974

Single Father Income

$93,693

Avg Family Size

2.9

Avg Non-Family Size

2.4

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

875

Grandparents Responsible

179

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$147,952

+102% vs national

Per Capita Income

$60,114

+62% vs national

Poverty Rate

6.1%

-55% vs national

Gini Index

0.4075

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.7%

-10% vs national

SNAP Recipients

4.9%

of households

How Fair Lawn Compares

Fair Lawn vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Fair Lawn is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
6.2%
$25-50K
10.5%
$50-75K
7.9%
$75-100K
9.3%
$100-150K
16.7%
$150-200K
15.1%
$200K+
34.3%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.7%

-18% vs NJ avg

Labor Force

18,363

Employed

17,504

Mean Commute

25 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

43.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

53.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

39.2

Work from Home

18.9%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

205.9

100 = national avg

+105.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$90,585

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$214,109

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
261.7
Food
163.1
Transportation
158.8
Healthcare
150.5
Utilities
170.2

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$2,024

per month

2 Bedroom

$2,324

per month

The median household income in Fair Lawn, NJ is $147,952, which is 102.1% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $60,114. The poverty rate of 6.1% is lower than the NJ state average of 7.7%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4075, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, compared to the state average of 5.7%. The labor force is 18,363. 43.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 25 minutes, with 18.9% working from home. About 62.6% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 205.9, which is 105.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 261.7. A single adult needs to earn approximately $90,585 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$712,500

Median List Price

$699,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$460

Days on Market

80

Active Inventory

43

Months of Supply

2.7

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$690,541

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$3,611

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

68.8%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

56.3%

Sale-to-List Ratio

103.4%

Seller's market

Sold Above Asking
68.8%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
56.3%
Listings with Price Drops
7.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 4.8%List Price โ†‘ 1.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

16

New Listings

19

Pending Sales

16

Homes Sold โ†‘ 6.7%New Listings โ†“ 36.7%Pending โ†“ 11.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$460

Median List $/SF

$430

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 11.9%List $/SF โ†‘ 9.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Fair Lawn vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Fair Lawn is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$532,700

Median Rent

$1,908

Total Housing Units

12,392

Vacancy Rate

1.9%

Owner Occupied

79.3%

Renter Occupied

20.8%

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$2,580

Housing Types

Single Family
80.0%
Multi-Family
19.9%
Mobile Home
0.1%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$10,001

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.88%

of home value

Median Home Value

$532,700

Estimated Mean Tax

$12,562

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($10,001) by the median home value ($532,700). In Fair Lawn, NJ, this works out to an effective rate of 1.88%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Fair Lawn, NJ is $712,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 80 days on the market. 68.8% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 2.7 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $460. Zillow's observed rent index is $3,611/month. About 79.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1953. There are 12,392 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $10,001. The effective tax rate is 1.88%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.44

per 1,000 residents

-83% vs national

Property Crime Rate

9.38

per 1,000 residents

-45% vs national

Total Crimes

359

2024

Violent Clearance

94%

cases solved

Property Clearance

34%

cases solved

YoY Change

-42.3%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Fair Lawn Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Fair Lawn vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Fair Lawn is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 13.6%Property โ†“ 19.7%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Fair Lawn police solve 93% of aggravated assault cases but only 23% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent20.0550.0%
RobberyViolent00.00N/A
Aggravated AssaultViolent140.3892.9%
BurglaryProperty421.1531.0%
Larceny/TheftProperty2797.6335.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty220.6022.7%

Fair Lawn, NJ reported 16 violent crimes and 343 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.44 per 1,000 residents is 83.2% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 94% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 279 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 7.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024163430.449.38
2023273150.768.85
2022182550.517.20
2021161930.475.63
2020122440.367.41
201972360.217.14
2018193040.579.10
2017243560.7110.55
2016254370.7412.99
2015133940.3911.67

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

97.8

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

98.0

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

34.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

76.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

32

Public Assistance

$523.4M

Individual Assistance

$165.6M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

10 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $524.2M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida โ†’HurricaneSep 2021$67.0M$65.6M
Remnants of Hurricane Ida โ†’HurricaneSep 2021โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Isaias โ†’HurricaneDec 2020$7.4Mโ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$139.7M$23.3M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormJun 2018$4.9Mโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’Severe StormMar 2016$4.0Mโ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012$278.1M$19.9M
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Severe Storm โ†’Severe StormNov 2011$6.2Mโ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011$8.5M$43.0M
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormFeb 2011$3.4Mโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2010$4.2M$3.6M
Severe Storms and Inland and Coastal Floโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormApr 2007โ€”$9.5M
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2005โ€”$829K
Power Outage โ†’OtherSep 2003โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’SnowstormMar 2003โ€”โ€”
Fires and Explosions โ†’FireSep 2001โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 37 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

14,463

Total Claims Paid

$432,602,015

Avg Claim Payout

$29,911

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

86

Federal Funding

$10,981,695

Properties Protected

20

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.62

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.2: Generators - Regular40$2,797,553
601.1: Generators13$957,154
601.2: Generators - Regular; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation5$641,427
403.3: Stormwater Management - Flapgates/Floodgates4$2,815,089
601.1: Generators; 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation4$189,527

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Fair Lawn has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are coastal flood, winter weather, strong wind. The area has had 32 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (10 declarations). 14,463 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $523,402,218 in public assistance recovery funding. $165,636,636 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 86 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.9%

11.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

14.8%

8.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.4%

3.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

40.9%

Arthritis

20.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

5.5%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

13.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

14.8%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

19.8%

Mobility

8.8%

Cognitive

8.8%

Hearing

5.2%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

5.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Fair Lawn has an obesity rate of 24.9%, which is 11.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 14.8%, 8.7pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.6 mi

Valley Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Valley Hospital2.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center2.6 miAcute Care Hospitalsโ€”Yes
St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc3.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5โ€”
Hackensack University Medical Center4.9 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
St Mary'S General Hospital5.4 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

25 min

+8% vs national

Drive Alone

62.6%

-21% vs national

Public Transit

11.4%

+1170% vs national

Work From Home

18.9%

+103% vs national

Carpool

5.0%

Walk / Bike

0.7%

combined

How Fair Lawn's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

3

2023

4-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

3

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202333000
202033010
201911010
201811000

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Fair Lawn, NJ is 25 minutes, which is 8.1% above the national average of 23 minutes. 62.6% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 18.9% work from home, which is above the NJ state average of 12.2%. Public transit is used by 11.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 5.0% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 3 traffic fatalities from 3 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

96.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

89.4%

of households

No Internet

3.3%

of households

Total Households

12,150

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
89.4%
Cellular Data Plan
89.9%
Satellite
2.1%
Cellular Only (no wired)
6.5%
No Internet Access
3.3%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.4%

of households

Smartphone

92.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

91.9%

of households

Tablet

77.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.4%
Smartphone
92.9%
Desktop / Laptop
91.9%
Tablet
77.3%
Smartphone Only
2.7%
No Computer
2.7%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

19.3ยข

per kWh

+1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

14.6ยข

per kWh

-5% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

11.9ยข

per kWh

+0% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$128

residential

-13% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

13% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in New Jersey averages 19.3ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $128. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Fair Lawn vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

96.2% of households in Fair Lawn have broadband internet access. 89.4% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 6.5% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 3.3% of households have no internet access.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Fair Lawn is located in Bergen County, NJ. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Fair Lawn.

Election Overview

Source: Bergen County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

232,660

50.7%

GOP Votes

217,096

47.3%

Total Votes

459,077

Margin

D+3.4%

Shift from 2020

R+13.0pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+3.4%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024232,660217,096459,07750.7%47.3%D+3.4
2020285,967204,417497,46057.5%41.1%D+16.4
2016209,251163,220383,96554.5%42.5%D+12.0

In the 2024 presidential election, Bergen County recorded 459,077 total votes. Democrats won the county with 50.7% of the vote compared to 47.3% for Republicans, a margin of D+3.4%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+13.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Bergen County has shifted 8.6 percentage points toward Republicans.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

153

Total Assets

$296.8M

Total Income

$214.5M

Per 10K Residents

43.5

nonprofits

-36.9% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

18

Median Assets

$220K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Education
30
Religion
20
Philanthropy
12
Arts & Culture
11
Human Services
11
Health Care
6
Community Improvement
5
Voluntary Health
4
Public Safety
4
Mental Health
3
Recreation & Sports
3
International
3
Public Benefit
3
Social Science
2
Mutual Benefit
2
Environment
1
Animal-Related
1
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
Youth Development
1
90.2%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $267.6M of $296.8M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Fair Lawn

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ILEARN SCHOOLS INCEducation$58.6M$17.5M2015
COLUMBIA BANK FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$44.8M$368K2004
ILEARN FACILITY DEVELOPMENT INCEducation$36.3M$3.1M2022
PASSAIC ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$32.1M$53.0M2014
CTC ACADEMY INCVoluntary Health$27.4M$18.8M1955
BERGEN ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$24.0M$33.2M2012
PATERSON ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$19.6M$32.8M2014
HUDSON ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$15.3M$20.3M2017
BRONX ARTS AND SCIENCE CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$5.0M$10.9M2020
PASSAIC COUNTY ELKS CRIPPLED CHILDRENS COMMITTEE INCHealth Care$4.5M$1.0M1953
PATERSON EYE AND EAR INFIRMARYโ€”$4.1M$812K1976
FAIR LAWN COMMUNITY CENTER INCHuman Services$4.0M$855K2005
BERGEN COUNTY COOPERATIVE LIBRARY SYSTEM INCEducation$2.7M$4.2M1987
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF CATHOLIC ART AND LIBRARYReligion$2.2Mโ€”2010
IMMACULATE HEART ACADEMY FOUNDATIONEducation$1.9M$489K2022
FAIR LAWN BOROUGH VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPSHealth Care$1.7M$264K1975
OPPORTUNITY CENTER INCโ€”$1.6M$799K1968
MAXINE MYERS FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$1.2M$58K2010
ZABOTA FOUNDATION INCHealth Care$831K$69K2009
RADBURN VOLUNTEER FIRE CO 1 INCPublic Safety$714K$46K2024
WMM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$705K$430K2021
AM YISRAEL FOUNDATION INCReligion$699K$1.6M2015
FIRE COMPANY 1 OF FAIR LAWNโ€”$658K$43K2001
WAFA HOUSE INCHuman Services$634K$1.8M2005
FAIR LAWN MIKVAH ASSOCIATION INCReligion$540K$98K2021
FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OF BERGEN COUNTY INCHuman Services$507K$940K2002
GERRARD BERMAN DAY SCHOOL SOLOMON SCHECHTER OF NORTH JERSEY A NJ NONEducation$486K$3.6M2012
FAIR LAWN MAIN STREET INCCommunity Improvement$381K$374K2023
MOTORCYCLE RIDING CENTERS INCPublic Safety$364K$730K2011
FOSTERING CONNECTION INCHuman Services$354K$520K2005
FAIRLAWN RESCUE SQUAD ASSOCIATION INCPublic Safety$318K$73K2021
NEW FAIR LAWN ALL-SPORTS ASSOCIATION INCRecreation & Sports$305K$799K1999
ADOPT-A-SOLDIER PLATOON INCPublic Benefit$300K$462K2008
HEAVENLY LIGHT CHURCH INCReligion$220K$95K2017
FAIR LAWN BOROUGH VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 3 INCPublic Safety$215K$107K2021
JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH JERSEY INCโ€”$210K$97K1991
ROTARY FOUNDATION OF FAIR LAWN INCPhilanthropy$200K$21K2001
JEFFRY W BERGER RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP TRVoluntary Health$191K$96K2003
YZ PROJECT INCReligion$185K$2.0M2022
ARC FOR NEPAL A NJ NONPROFIT CORPPhilanthropy$109K$128K2023
PTA NEW JERSEY CONGRESS OF PARENTS & TEACHERSโ€”$107K$150K1972
BROADWAY IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$81K$121K2008
RIVER ROAD IMPROVEMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$79K$154K1998
FAIR LAWN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATIONRecreation & Sports$79K$224K2021
FAIR LAWN FRIENDS OF MUSIC ASSOCIATION INCArts & Culture$71K$103K2021
MYCHILDCANCER INCEducation$54K$114K2015
FRIENDS OF FAIR LAWN MEMORIALCEMETERY INCMutual Benefit$51K$18K2007
FAIR LAWN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION INCCommunity Improvement$41K$264K2008
PTA NEW JERSEY CONGRESS OF PARENTS & TEACHERSโ€”$30K$84K1972
NEW JERSEY SUPPORT ISRAELInternational$24K$66K2015

Fair Lawn, NJ has 153 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $296.8M. The most common category is Education, with 30 organizations. 18 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 43.5 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

201

Total Approved

$51.1M

Jobs Supported

1,321

Per 10K Residents

57.2

SBA loans

-30.5% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

41

Top Lender

TD Bank, National Association

35 loans

Top Industry

Other Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2025

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)97% of all loans

Loans

195

Total Amount

$46.1M

Avg Loan

$236,193

Median Loan

$85,000

SBA Guaranteed

$33.7M(73%)

Jobs Supported

1,241

5043% of all loans

Loans

6

Total Amount

$5.1M

Avg Loan

$845,167

Median Loan

$704,500

7(a) โ€” 97%504 โ€” 3%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

42

21% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$17.4M

34% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$414,960

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Other Services40 loans
NAICS 81
$7.4M
Professional & Technical Services21 loans
NAICS 54
$3.5M
Health Care & Social Assistance20 loans
NAICS 62
$10.6M
Retail Trade18 loans
NAICS 44
$6.1M
Accommodation & Food Services17 loans
NAICS 72
$8.1M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Shannon Hospitality Group Llc2$4.0M
U.s. Crystal Inc.1$3.3M
Ong 1305 River Road Holding Llc1$2.3M
Bergen Entities Limited Liability Company1$2.3M
Knappsky Llc1$2.0M
Day Stake Llc1$1.9M
Ka of Fair Lawn Llc1$1.9M
D&b Fair Lawn Property Llc1$1.8M
Shannon Holdings Llc1$1.6M
Imtrex, Inc.1$1.5M

Fair Lawn, NJ has received 201 SBA loans totaling $51.1M in approved funding between 1992 and 2025. The 7(a) program accounts for 195 loans (97% of the total), supporting 1,241 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 6 loans totaling $5.1M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Other Services. The most active SBA lender in Fair Lawn is TD Bank, National Association with 35 loans. That works out to 57.2 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

88

Total Population

1,495,192

Avg Median Income

-$7,445,496

Avg Home Value

-$14,577,469

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
0700352,921$98,805$447,600$1,7755.3
0700913,317$153,654$600,800$1,6934.3
0701138,817$73,589$403,200$1,6133.1
0701215,153$100,341$459,300$1,6952.2
0701329,419$119,291$462,700$1,6964.4
070144,867$138,222$413,400$1,9121.4
0702214,920$64,152$512,100$1,5970.8
0702439,785$105,594$422,200$2,2572.5
0702632,502$75,701$454,300$1,6122.1
0703511,085$117,929$422,700$1,8246.7
0704227,173$127,083$733,100$2,0173.8
0704313,502$250,001$948,300$2,2872.5
0704414,441$159,044$595,000$2,1252.8
0705569,651$56,780$406,500$1,3923.1
0705711,825$82,422$493,700$1,5681.0
0707018,748$136,069$580,800$1,8592.8
0707122,343$109,021$496,000$1,7194.6
070726,343$94,854$523,800$1,5034.0
0707310,154$91,789$453,500$1,8673.7
070743,106$108,359$450,800$1,1311.1
0707510,094$131,412$532,900$1,8861.1
0711029,746$115,215$489,900$1,6983.4
074016,820$156,992$764,600$2,6483.1
0740721,287$100,852$456,000$2,0252.6
0741035,153$147,952$532,700$1,9085.1
0741711,035$231,184$1,218,500$3,3289.4
074234,230$250,001$1,032,800$2,3751.7
0742427,475$104,122$477,300$1,7715.7
074326,996$140,063$586,200$1,8371.6
0743612,676$162,763$566,900$1,4668.5
074404,810$147,976$514,600$9811.6
0744211,010$119,038$411,100$1,8222.9
0744614,722$164,767$665,700$2,0095.5
0745026,076$217,250$882,700$2,3405.8
0745212,082$210,369$817,300$1,9382.7
0745811,712$244,155$1,187,100$3,50110.2
0746310,090$155,526$576,200$3,1892.0
0747054,131$151,561$596,700$2,12623.9
0748116,866$196,632$908,900$2,0926.6
0750135,321$40,699$304,400$1,4421.8
0750217,488$68,649$347,200$1,4920.9
0750319,567$60,295$314,900$1,6051.6
0750413,485$67,269$369,600$1,4260.8
075054,617$33,311N/A$1,1130.2
0750619,472$118,093$499,200$1,8283.3
0750823,611$94,611$444,600$1,7495.0
0751210,919$114,177$507,700$1,7034.0
0751310,961$64,320$387,400$1,6060.6
0751418,912$65,492$314,400$1,4720.9
0752222,599$48,002$264,000$1,4580.9
0752414,676$50,033$360,200$1,3860.8
0760145,768$82,212$370,300$1,7944.2
076039,110$107,321$443,400$1,8930.8
0760412,067$118,670$508,500$1,6051.5
076059,333$115,476$634,500$2,1221.5
076062,771$82,750$514,700$1,9060.7
0760710,042$119,306$495,700$1,9321.3
07608120N/AN/A$1,9111.7
0762128,269$124,083$469,200$1,7442.9
076248,544$187,500$820,100$2,6513.2
076269,101$173,293$764,800$2,3112.1
076274,916$175,078$965,400$3,5012.1
0762818,072$125,585$469,900$1,7781.9
076307,263$153,963$626,000$1,9262.2
0763129,342$101,398$497,500$1,9255.0
076325,330$222,192$1,232,700$3,5012.1
076404,883$180,515$709,200N/A1.9
076413,321$227,841$815,300N/A1.9
0764210,086$169,862$656,800$1,7202.9
0764310,942$79,476$388,500$1,7981.5
0764425,946$84,570$449,200$1,6752.3
076458,625$183,664$688,500$2,2414.0
0764616,882$113,513$554,800$1,7222.3
076485,668$164,766$676,400$2,4462.8
076498,197$214,736$702,400$2,2022.4
0765020,192$101,295$704,400$1,9761.2
0765226,500$139,707$736,000$2,84510.4
076569,218$165,391$666,200$1,9952.6
0765711,439$115,676$609,700$1,9352.5
0766013,167$98,184$459,400$1,6331.7
0766112,024$155,827$637,500$1,8111.8
076625,820$118,259$470,200$1,6661.0
0766314,349$125,935$473,700$2,0182.7
0766641,499$134,311$496,400$1,8506.0
0767015,252$208,088$974,300$3,1434.6
0767527,050$176,981$680,600$2,3479.6
076769,276$168,922$640,600$2,2303.0
076776,097$211,233$901,800$2,6293.4

Fair Lawn, NJ has 88 ZIP codes with a combined population of 1,495,192. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$7,445,496. The average median home value is -$14,577,469. The average median monthly rent is -$15,149,598.

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