Here's what it costs to live in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,908 per month, while the typical home is valued around $532,700. Households earn a median of $147,952 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$147,952
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,908
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$532,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
10.75%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.63%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
35,153
Latest estimate
Median Age
39.2 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Fair Lawn?
The cost of living index for Fair Lawn is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Fair Lawn?
The median gross rent in Fair Lawn is $1,908 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fair Lawn?
The median household income in Fair Lawn is $147,952 per year.
What is the median home value in Fair Lawn?
The median home value in Fair Lawn is $532,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Fair Lawn?
Air quality data for Fair Lawn is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Fair Lawn?
New Jersey has a top state income tax rate of 10.75% and a statewide sales tax of 6.63% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology