Fort Lee Borough, NJ
Living in Fort Lee Borough
Bikeability87
Walkability85
Commute6
Public Transit90
Affordability12
Public Safety86
Airports96
Hospitals8
Colleges72
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Schools71
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Residents
37kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
60%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
57%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian42%
Black2%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate18%
Some College17%
Bachelor's degree36%
Graduate degree24%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
43 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van62%
Public transportation27%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$325kMedian Home Value-$40k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.8kMedian Monthly Rent+$410 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached15%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K8%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas2%
Utility gas66%
Crime
Violent Crime in Fort Lee Borough
United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Bergen County9
Property Crime in Fort Lee Borough
United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Bergen County16
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 4 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 8 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 4 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Lee Borough
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Fort Lee Borough, NJ
Private Schools
Private Schools near Fort Lee Borough, NJ
Small World Montessori School
0 miles, SW
Green House Preschool & Kindergarten
1 miles, NW
YCS Fort Lee Education Center
1 miles, NE
Notre Dame Academy
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Fort Lee Borough, NJ
Boricua College
2 miles, SE
Yeshiva University
2 miles, E
CUNY City College
2 miles, SE
Manhattan School of Music
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Fort Lee Borough, NJ
New York State Psychiatric Institute
2 miles, E
Holy Name Medical Center
3 miles, NW
Harlem Hospital Center
3 miles, SE
Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Fort Lee Borough, NJ
Laguardia Airport
7 miles, SE
Newark Liberty International Airport
15 miles, SW
John F Kennedy International Airport
18 miles, SE
Westchester County Airport
20 miles, NE