Fort Lee, New Jersey

Population 35,553

Fort Lee is located in Bergen County, NJ. The population is 35,553, making Fort Lee the 2nd largest city in Bergen County.

There are 6 public schools in Fort Lee with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Fort Lee is low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Fort Lee is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Fort Lee property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Fort Lee include Leonia, Palisades Park and Edgewater.

Fort Lee Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 5.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 35.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 58.9%

Crime Rate

63.15% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 71
  • Violent Crimes: 66
  • Robbery: 16
  • Burglary: 150
  • Property Crime: 849
  • Larceny Theft: 628

Registered Offenders

97.92% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Fort Lee
  • 0.28 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

157 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 157

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Fort Lee, NJ and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Fort Lee's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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52 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Fort Lee, NJ issued 52 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 52 permits, 15 were issued for single family homes and 37 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Fort Lee, NJ issued 323 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 323 permits, 8 were issued for single family homes and 315 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,489
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,785
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,092
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,602
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,242

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Environmental Hazards

157 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Fort Lee, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Fort Lee, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Fort Lee, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.03°
  • February 34.97°
  • March 43.98°
  • April 54.5°
  • May 64.08°
  • June 72.51°
  • July 78.8°
  • August 75.82°
  • September 69.23°
  • October 56.72°
  • November 46.72°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Fort Lee, NJ

Earthquakes
Fort Lee, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Fort Lee, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Fort Lee, NJ has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Fort Lee, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Fort Lee, NJ: $75,449

Unemployment

Unemployment in Fort Lee is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 19.75%
White Collar - 80.25%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Bill Pascrell Jr.

Neighborhood Info

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  • No hospitals found in Fort Lee, NJ

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  • No retirement homes found in Fort Lee, NJ
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