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Fort Lee, New Jersey Real Estate
Fort Lee, New Jersey Area Realty
Located cozily between the Hackensack River and the Hudson River on the Hackensack Peninsula is the borough of Fort Lee, New Jersey. This small town of less than 40,000 residents is teeming with American History: George Washington once retreated down Main Street, causing Thomas Paine to pen the famous phrase, “These are the times that try men’s souls,” in Fort Lee. The borough of Fort Lee was named “Fort Constitution” to buoy American spirit and later became home to the historic George Washington bridge, a tribute to Washington’s heroism in New Jersey. Later in its history and well before Hollywood, Fort Lee, NJ held the distinction of being the motion picture capitol of America. Long before the invention the motion picture camera or even electricity, the city of Fort Lee was home to the Lenni Lenape Indians.
Real Estate in Fort Lee, New Jersey
As is the case for much of America’s North East Coast, Fort Lee, NJ offers a rich depth of historic homes for sale as well as modern lofts and bungalows. The cost of a single-family house for sale in Fort Lee is right around the national average, which value has remained solid with modest growth over the years. Fort Lee realtors are happy to show visitors and newcomers the variety of unique real estate for sale in Fort Lee with the hopes of welcoming you into their community.
Homes for sale in Fort Lee, NJ
As one might expect so close to New York, Fort Lee has many famous residents who call this borough home: Jay-Z, Whitney Houston, Buddy Hackett, and Dr. Joyce Brothers, to name a few. Fort Lee, NJ boasts a wide variety of shopping and dining experiences and enjoys easy access to New York, where entertainment of all types is plentiful.
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| Avg. people per household | 2.14 |
| Median age | 41.60 |
| Median age - men | 40.20 |
| Median age - women | 43.20 |
| # of businesses** | 1,631 |
| Total # employed** | 15,111 |
| White population | 22,253 |
| Black population | 615 |
| Hispanic population | 2,791 |
| Asian population | 11,146 |
| Hawaiian population | 20 |
| Indian population | 25 |
| Other population | 600 |
| Male population | 16,569 |
| Female population | 18,892 |
**According to 2003 Census



