Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Fanwood
Fanwood, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,501
Population
7,944
Renter Mix
13% Rent
A small-town feel within minutes of NYC
Suburban
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Charming
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Quaint
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Scenic
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Located about 30 miles southwest of Manhattan, Fanwood offers residents the charm of small-town living on the cusp of a major metropolis. South Avenue serves as Fanwood’s main thoroughfare, boasting a slew of independent eateries and eclectic shops in a scenic locale.
Outside of South Avenue, Fanwood is predominantly residential, exuding an overall peaceful atmosphere. Fanwood residents enjoy a strong sense of community, in addition to picturesque parks like La Grande Park, Kramer Park, Forest Road Park, and Fanwood Nature Center.
Greater NYC is just a short drive or train ride away from Fanwood. NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley line stops right in the town’s center, offering many Fanwood residents simple commutes and travels.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$173,027
Average: $193,081
Education
4,092
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,434
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Fanwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Fanwood, NJ is $2,501 for one bedroom, $4,005 for two bedrooms, and $4,570 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fanwood has increased by 6.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,501/month
837 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fanwood, NJ is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- William Miller Sperry Observatory
- Trailside Museum Watchung Reservation
- Spring Lake Park
- Washington Rock State Park
- Merrill Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
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.