Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
14%
Fairview
Fairview, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,163
Population
13,695
Renter Mix
69% Rent
Enjoy the best of suburban and urban living
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Situated in Bergen County, the borough of Fairview was established in 1894. Historic buildings are strewn throughout Fairview, interspersed between modern residences and tree-lined streets. Fairview offers the best of suburban and urban living, equipped with views of the Hackensack River Valley and a lively commercial corridor as well as close proximity to Manhattan.
Home to plenty of mom-and-pop shops and restaurants, Fairview boasts a wide variety of international cuisine and delectable food trucks. Convenience to North Bergen, Cliffside Park, and Edgewater allows for plenty of additional options for dining, shopping, and recreation. Fairview is also within a two-hour drive of major destinations like Seaside Heights, Philadelphia, and Manhattan.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$58,584
Average: $86,239
Education
2,924
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,070
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fairview has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
69%
Non-Renters
31%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Fairview, NJ is $2,162 for one bedroom, $2,779 for two bedrooms, and $3,478 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fairview has increased by 1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,162/month
661 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fairview, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
666 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
705 Students
Public
Grades K-8
666 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Riverbank State Park
- Morningside Park
- Riverside Park
- Riverside Park
- Children's Museum of Manhattan
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.