Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
25%
Fort Lee, NJ
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,236
Population
43,061
Renter Mix
49% Rent
A suburban New Jersey community at the foot of the George Washington Bridge
Waterfront
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River
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Parks
Fort Lee sits atop the Palisades cliffs overlooking the Hudson River, just minutes from Manhattan via the George Washington Bridge. The borough combines residential high-rises with established neighborhoods, while its downtown area along Main Street serves as a community hub. The area is particularly known for its Korean dining scene along Main Street, where restaurants and specialty shops contribute to the local culture. Current rental trends show average apartment rates of $3,121, though the market has seen a slight decline of -3.7% over the past year, with one-bedroom units averaging $3,083 and two-bedrooms at $3,774.
The Barrymore Film Center celebrates Fort Lee's history as an early filmmaking hub through screenings and exhibits. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate Constitution Park and Fort Lee Historic Park, which provides views of the Hudson River and Manhattan skyline. The borough is served by the Fort Lee School District, which includes multiple elementary schools and Fort Lee High School. Housing options include contemporary high-rise apartments in The Modern towers and established apartment buildings throughout the borough. Main Street and the surrounding areas feature numerous restaurants, markets, and shops that reflect the community's diverse dining and shopping scene.
Explore the City
A man enjoys the benches at Constitution Park in Fort Lee, NJ.
Overpeck County Park is only a short drive away.
Impressive views of Manhattan can be enjoyed from the Fort Lee Historic Park.
Small colonial style cottages in Fort Lee, NJ can also be found.
Older brick, colonial style homes in Fort Lee, NJ are still easy to find.
Newly constructed townhomes in Fort Lee, NJ have garages and two stories of space.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,423
Average: $116,262
Education
21,876
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
22,133
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Fort Lee, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
47%
Other Education
53%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Fort Lee, NJ is $2,736 for a studio, $3,239 for one bedroom, $4,008 for two bedrooms, and $4,302 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Lee has increased by 1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,239/month
785 Sq Ft
House
$8,128/month
1,571 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,737/month
202 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Fort Lee, NJ is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Walkable
Walkability
100
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
357 Students
Public
Grades K-5
400 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
339 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,194 Students
Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
Public
Grades K-8
1,194 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,160 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Flat Rock Brook Nature Center
- J Hood Wright Park
- Fort Washington Park
- Roger Morris Park
- Riverbank State Park
Airports
- LaGuardia
- Newark Liberty International
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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 June 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.