Real Estate Investing in Fair Lawn, New Jersey (07410)

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Bergen County • Population: 35,153 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 07410 (Fair Lawn, NJ)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • Tenant-protective state: Landlord rating 1.0/5 — slower evictions, more regulations.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $739,458
Avg Monthly Rent $3,385
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $141,540
% Renters 20.7%

Market Analysis: 07410 Fair Lawn

The 07410 ZIP covers a section of Fair Lawn that demands careful diligence. Prices near $739K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

The 07410 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

In the broader NJ picture, 07410 is a reminder that not every low-priced ZIP is a value-add opportunity — some are simply distressed, and the difference matters.

In practical terms, 35,153 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

Strategically, 07410 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Fair Lawn:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 68/100
Affordability
10/25
Appreciation
22/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Expensive
Homes cost 5.2× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+8.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $3,385/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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Property Strategy for 07410

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
4BR
3.9% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+7.8% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
4BR
$188,223/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $523,101 $2,620 3.6% +7.2% $261,551
3BR $673,348 $3,200 3.4% +7.4% $224,449
4BR $752,892 $4,080 3.9% +7.0% $188,223
5BR $947,431 +7.8% $189,486

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$773K$675K$577K$480K$382K$284KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$3,753$3,641$3,528$3,415$3,302$3,189Dec 2025Apr 2026Jul 2026

📊 How Does 07410 Compare?

Metric 07410 Fair Lawn New Jersey
Home Value $739,458 $739,458 $559,826
5-Year CAGR 6.7% 6.7% 8.4%
Avg Rent $3,385 $3,385 -
Cap Rate 3.6% 3.6% -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.6%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.7%
Strong

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $739,458
Monthly Rent $3,385
Price-to-Rent 18.2:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.5%
Cap Rate 3.6%
5-Year IRR 10.3%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +8.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +6.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +6.0% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.6%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.6%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
2.5%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
1.0/5
Protective
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.7%
Growing
Eviction process: Slow Rent control: Unfavorable

Demographics in 07410

Population: 35,153

💰 Median Household Income
$141,540
This area
$141,540
State
$113,906
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
20.7%
This area
20.7%
State
28.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.6%
This area
3.6%
State
-9.5%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
62.0%
This area
62.0%
State
25.9%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.8 years
This area
40.8 years
State
22.0 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
2.5%
This area
2.5%
State
9.2%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 74.0%
Asian 11.9%
Other/Mixed 10.7%
Hispanic/Latino 7.8%
Black/African American 3.5%
👶 Under 18
24.6%
This area
24.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.6%
This area
19.6%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.1%
This area
4.1%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 07410

A+ Avg School Grade
10 Schools
11.6:1 Avg Class Size
$24,885 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Memorial Middle School

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
646 Students
👨‍🏫
9.6:1 Class Size
💰
$25,647 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Warren Point Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
397 Students
👨‍🏫
11.3:1 Class Size
💰
$25,647 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Westmoreland Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
399 Students
👨‍🏫
9.7:1 Class Size
💰
$25,647 Per Student
A+ Excellent

John A. Forrest Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
261 Students
👨‍🏫
9.8:1 Class Size
💰
$25,647 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Henry B. Milnes Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
390 Students
👨‍🏫
12.3:1 Class Size
💰
$25,647 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Radburn Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
422 Students
👨‍🏫
12.2:1 Class Size
💰
$25,647 Per Student
A+ Excellent

Lyncrest Elementary School

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
197 Students
👨‍🏫
10.2:1 Class Size
💰
$25,647 Per Student
A Very Good

Thomas Jefferson Middle School

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
1,145 Students
👨‍🏫
12.1:1 Class Size
💰
$25,647 Per Student
A Very Good

Fair Lawn High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,644 Students
👨‍🏫
13.2:1 Class Size
💰
$25,647 Per Student
B Good

Passaic Arts and Science Charter School

📚 K – 12 K-12 Charter
👥
2,058 Students
👨‍🏫
15.2:1 Class Size
💰
$18,028 Per Student
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby 6,904 Off-Campus Students
C
Bergen Community College
11,801 students · 1.9 mi
C
Hohokus School of Trade and Technical Sciences
134 students · 2.6 mi
C
Passaic County Community College
5,165 students · 2.9 mi
C
Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus
608 students · 3.5 mi
C+
William Paterson University of New Jersey
9,426 students · 4.4 mi
D
American Institute-Clifton
735 students · 4.4 mi
C
Berkeley College-Woodland Park
2,007 students · 4.5 mi
C
Felician University
2,236 students · 4.9 mi

Investor Insight: With 6,904 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fair Lawn, NJ make sense for an investment property?

Our data puts Fair Lawn, NJ at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $739K and rents around $3,385/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What strategy should investors use in Fair Lawn, NJ?

For Fair Lawn, NJ, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Fair Lawn, NJ?

Rental vacancy in Fair Lawn, NJ is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

What price range are homes in Fair Lawn, NJ?

Expect median prices around $739K in Fair Lawn, NJ. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been stable.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Fair Lawn, NJ?

Rent in Fair Lawn, NJ is around $3,385/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $739K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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