Fanwood

Living here offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes.

Welcome to Fanwood

Town Information For Fanwood NJ 07023

Fanwood is a borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough’s population was 7,318 and is one of the most commuter-friendly towns in New Jersey Fanwood’s train station is a local landmark and has direct lines to new york city. Living in Fanwood offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes.

Homes in Fanwood New Jersey have a median home value of about $422,700 The vast majority of people in Fanwood own their home and have an average household income of $119,000.

School System

Potential students in the Fanwood area have the pleasure of attending the Scotch Plains school system. Students in the elementary school age group will end up at one of six different locations. If you wish to keep your child in the public school system they will attend the Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.

Students of the Scotch Plains Fanwood School System on average receive a 1230/1600 on their SATs and a 28/36 on their ACTs. Some of the most popular college’s students of Scotch Plains-Fanwood go to are Rutgers – New Brunswick, Penn State, The College of New Jersey, Montclair State University.

Commuting

Fanwood is one of the best commuter towns in New Jersey. It is a very small town of approximately one square mile with its own train station. On top of having its own train station, there are public transportation options that have direct routes to major destinations such as New York City, Washington D.C, and Philadelphia.

Living In Fanwood

Downtown Fanwood has been highly renovated in the past 10 years. Downtown Fanwood’s recent additions are some of the best places in the area. Fanwood is a small town that borders Scotch Plains, Scotch Plains arguably has the best nightlife in Union County. Many of the locals call the two towns “Scotch-Plains-Fanwood” and consider the two towns to be one.

Overview for Fanwood, NJ

8,943 people live in Fanwood, where the median age is 38.1 and the average individual income is $60,689.68. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,943

Total Population

38.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$60,689.68

Average individual Income

Around Fanwood, NJ

There's plenty to do around Fanwood, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

83
Very Walkable
Walking Score
51
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Alonso's Cafe, Craft, and Marie's Sweet Designs.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.27 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.51 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $$ 4.54 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.36 miles 14 reviews 5/5 stars
Shopping 4.12 miles 15 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.54 miles 16 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Fanwood, NJ

Fanwood has 3,075 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fanwood do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 8,943 people call Fanwood home. The population density is 5,685.26 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

8,943

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.1

Median Age

46.46 / 53.54%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
3,075

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$60,689.68

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Fanwood, NJ

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Primary Schools ()
Middle Schools ()
High Schools ()
Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Fanwood. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Type
Name
Category
Grades
School rating
First Children School
PRIVATE
PreK - 9th
No rating available
PRIVATE
5th - 12th
No rating available
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