Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee: borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
About
Fort Lee is a city located in the county of Bergen in the U.S. state of New Jersey. Its population at the 2010 census was 35,345 and a population density of 12,239 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 38,356 inhabitants.
The city was created 122 years ago in 1904.
Fort Lee is a borough at the eastern border of Bergen County, New Jersey, in the United States, situated along the Hudson River atop the Palisades.
The borough's history dates back to 1609 when several settlers, who were fleeing from their home in Manhattan due to conflicts with the Dutch and Native Americans, established an outpost. Fort Lee was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 29, 1904, from portions of Ridgefield Township and Washington Township. The borough was named for George Washington who had headquarters here during the American Revolutionary War.
In 2016, Fort Lee was rated #6 in New Jersey and #22 nationally on "Newsmax" magazine's list of "Top 25 places to live in America", which cited its excellent schools, safe streets and proximity to New York City.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Fort Lee has a total area of, all of it land. The borough's high elevation above sea level (88 meters) makes it susceptible to middle-of-the-night fog throughout much of autumn and wintertime. The lowest temperature recorded within city limits was −14 °F (−26 °C) on February 9, 1934; on January 20, 1982; and February 16.
The borough has been described as "New York City's sixth borough" because it hosts many businesses that are located in Manhattan but have relocated across the river to Fort Lee; this includes entertainment companies such as ABC Studios and HBO.
In 2018, Fort Lee was ranked as the 15th best place to live in New Jersey based on its high quality of life and low cost of living.
Quick Facts about Fort Lee
| Population | 38,356 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | New Jersey (United States) |
| County | Bergen County |
| Postal code | 07024 |
| Area | 2.89 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.8509,-73.9701 |
| Altitude | 295 feet / 90, 289 meters |
| Establishment | March 29, 1904 (122 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 10:44:11 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 13,281 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.85% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 87℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Fort Lee is located at 40°51'3"N 73°58'13"W (40.8509300, -73.9701400). It has 7 neighbors: Edgewater, Manhattan, Cliffside Park, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs, Leonia and Palisades Park.
Fort Lee map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Weather
Partly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 85 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Fort Lee
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Fort Lee increased by 7.85% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 2,612 | - | census |
| 1910 | 4,472 | 41.59% | census |
| 2010 | 35,345 | 87.35% | census |
| 2011 | 35,727 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 35,870 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 36,202 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 36,242 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 36,292 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 37,186 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,316 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,796 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 38,605 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 38,356 | -0.65% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Fort Lee
1Ross Dock Picnic Area
Henry Hudson Dr, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, United States View details
Phone: +12017681360 | Website available
2Constitution Park
Fletcher Ave & Lewis Street, 2018 Fletcher Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, United States View details
Phone: +12015923500 | Website available
3Palisades Interstate Park Commission: Ross Dock Picnic Area
Henry Hudson Dr, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, United States View details
Phone: +12017681360 | Website available
4General Van Fleet Park
Myrtle Ave, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, United States View details
Phone: +12015923750 | Website available
Where to Stay in Fort Lee
1Hyatt Place Fort Lee / George Washington Bridge
2167 Rte 4 E, Fort Lee, NJ 07024, United States View details
Phone: +12018495900 | Website available
Services and Civic Places in Fort Lee
1Fort Lee Borough Hall
309 Main St, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 View details
Phone: +12015923500 | Website available
People born in Fort Lee (17)
People born in Fort Lee, including actress Kerri Green, U.S. Army officer, U.S. Army general, college football player, college football coach James Van Fleet, magazine editor Harold H. Carstens, .
More notable people
- Jeffrey Pollack (American businessman) he was born in 01/01/1965
- Ted Manakas (American basketball player) he was born in 22/02/1951
- A. J. Bakunas (American actor (1950-1978)) he was born in 23/10/1950
- Derek Pike (American filmmaker) he was born in 17/03/1988
- Eddie Mannix (American film executive) he was born in 25/02/1891
- Leonore Lemmon (American socialite (1923-1989)) she was born in 11/05/1923
- Willie Garoni (American baseball player) he was born in 28/07/1877
- Jonathan Cheban (Self proclaimed "Food God") he was born in 21/02/1974
- Frank Redman he was born in 01/01/1906
- Mark Sokolich (American attorney and politician) he was born in 01/01/1963
- Charles Hunt (American film editor, director and production manager (1881–1976)) he was born in 08/04/1881
- Jim Hunt (American ice hockey coach)
- Henri Fouchaux (American architect) he was born in 01/01/1856
- Clare Romano she was born in 01/01/1922
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Fort Lee, NJ. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184968 | Holy Name Medical Center-Sister Claire Tynan School of Nursing | Englewood Cliffs (NJ) | 07632 |
Nearby Transit Stations (16)
Rail and bus stations connected to Fort Lee, NJ. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYP | Pennsylvania Station | 8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street | RAIL |
| YNY | Yonkers station | 5 Buena Vista Ave. | RAIL |
| NRO | New Rochelle station | 1 Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| NWK | Pennsylvania Station | 1 Raymond Plaza West | RAIL |
| EWR | Newark Liberty International Airport | Newark Liberty International Airport | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Fort Lee.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Fort L Post Office | Fort Lee (NJ) | 07024 |
Other cities in Bergen County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bergen County , NJ. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hackensack | 43,981 | The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey. |
| Teaneck | 40,446 | Township in New Jersey |
| Fair Lawn | 32,877 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Garfield | 31,641 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Englewood | 28,278 | City in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Bergenfield | 27,371 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Mahwah | 26,078 | Township of New Jersey |
| Paramus | 26,063 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Cliffside Park | 26,001 | Borough in New Jersey |
| Ridgewood | 24,915 | Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States |
| Lodi | 24,206 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Lyndhurst | 22,781 | Township of New Jersey |
| Palisades Park | 20,942 | A borough which locates in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Elmwood Park | 19,863 | Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey |
| Rutherford | 18,209 | Borough in New Jersey, United States |
| Dumont | 17,581 | City in United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Fort Lee distances to largest New Jersey cities