Fort Lee, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
37,430
Unemployment
3.2%
Poverty
9.6%
Median Home
$324,600
Median Income
$83,767
Median Rent
$1,923
Fort Lee SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
9.5
Safety
8.5
Amenities
10
Education
9
Commute
3
Fort Lee, NJ Crime Report
348
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
914.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-63.08%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fort Lee / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 348 | 914.3 | 1,542.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 65.7 | 206.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 6 | 15.8 | 64.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 44.7 | 122.2 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 323 | 848.6 | 1,335.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 57 | 149.8 | 184.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 239 | 627.9 | 1,034.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 27 | 70.9 | 116.4 | 219.9 |
Fort Lee, NJ Cost Of Living
130
Fort Lee's Overall Cost Of Living
Fort Lee's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Fort Lee | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 123 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 175 | 158 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 100 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Fort Lee in New Jersey
Map Of Fort Lee, NJ
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Population over time in Fort Lee
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 37,430 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 36,990 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 37,058 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 36,607 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 36,251 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 36,048 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 35,617 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 35,420 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 35,274 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 35,161 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Lee
| Race | Fort Lee | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 40.7% | 55.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 42.4% | 9.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.5% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 13.1% | 20.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Fort Lee
| Gender | Fort Lee | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Lee for adults over 25
| Education | Fort Lee | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 16.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Fort Lee, New Jersey
| Income | Fort Lee | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.5% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.2% | 14.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.7% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.9% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.6% | 14.0% | 7.7% |
