Fair Lawn, NJ vs Sanford, ME
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fair Lawn
73.1
#784 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Fair Lawn leads in crime level (1.2 vs 4.3). Fair Lawn leads in median household income ($141,540 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 144).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fair Lawn, NJ | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#784) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 35,564 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $739,017 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $141,540 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Fair Lawn has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.1 Score
Fair Lawn, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$739,017
Population
35,564
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
Northeast
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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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