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Fair Lawn, NJ

Fair Lawn is a borough in Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, and a bedroom suburb located 12 miles (19 km) northwest of New York City. As of the 2020 United States Census, the borough's population was 34,927, an increase of 2,470 (+7.6%) from the 2010 census count of 32,457, which in turn reflected an increase of 820 (+2.6%) from the 31,637 counted in the 2000 census.

Fair Lawn was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 6, 1924, as "Fairlawn", from portions of Saddle River Township.[23] The name was taken from Fairlawn, David Acker's estate home, which was built in 1865 and later became the Fair Lawn Municipal Building. In 1933, the official spelling of the borough's name was split into its present two-word form as "Fair Lawn" Borough.

Radburn, one of the first planned communities in the United States, is an unincorporated community located within Fair Lawn and was founded in 1929 as "a town for the motor age." Fair Lawn is home to a large number of commuters to New York City, to which it is connected by train from two railroad stations on NJ Transit's Bergen County Line, the Radburn and Broadway stations.

Fair Lawn's motto is "A great place to visit and a better place to live." Fair Lawn has been rated as one of the top 10 best places to live in New Jersey.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 5.22 square miles (13.53 km2), including 5.14 square miles (13.30 km2) of land and 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2) of water (1.70%).

Additionally, Fair Lawn is committed to promoting mental health and wellness. The North Jersey Wellness Center offers support services and resources for individuals and families facing mental health challenges. Hackensack Meridian Health Integrative Health & Medicine provides integrative wellness services such as acupuncture, chiropractic care, and nutrition counseling. Integral Yoga Institute is a yoga studio offering a variety of classes for all levels, including Vinyasa, Hatha, and restorative yoga. Real Hot Yoga focuses on holistic wellness through yoga classes, meditation sessions, and workshops. Pro Staff Physical Therapy offers advanced physical therapy techniques for orthopedic conditions, post-surgery recovery, and sports rehabilitation. Aligned Heart offers a variety of classes for all levels, including Vinyasa, Hatha, and restorative yoga.

Top sites in Fair Lawn, NJ: Garretson Forge & Farm, Bury the Hatchet, Bowlero. 

Population: 33,710 (2021). Elevation: 85 feet (26 m). Area: 5.20 square miles (13.47 km²). ZIP Code: 07410. Area code(s): 201, 551. 

FAQs

Is Fair Lawn, NJ a nice area?

Fair Lawn is a suburb of New York City with a population of 34,948. Fair Lawn is in Bergen County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Fair Lawn offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Fair Lawn, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

What is the race population in Fair Lawn, NJ?

As of 2022, 31% of Fair Lawn, NJ residents were born outside of the country (10.8k people). In 2022, there were 5.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.8k people) in Fair Lawn, NJ than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.13k Asian (non-Hispanic) and 2.09k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in Fair Lawn NJ?

Fair Lawn has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Fair Lawn is 1 in 129. How does Fair Lawn fare compared to other communities in New Jersey of all population sizes? Fair Lawn's crime rate is lower than approximately 60% of New Jersey communities. It is for these reasons that Fair Lawn is ranked as one of the top 100 safest cities in the U.S.A.

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Borough of Fair Lawn

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North Jersey Wellness Center

Hackensack Meridian Health Integrative Health & Medicine

Integral Yoga Institute

Real Hot Yoga

Pro Staff Physical Therapy

Aligned Heart

Garretson Forge & Farm

Bury the Hatchet

Bowlero

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