A sweet-smelling small town less than 1 hour from NYC is making headlines, thanks to a new study.

If you’ve ever driven through Fair Lawn, New Jersey and caught a whiff of Oreos or Chips Ahoy, you know why locals joke that the town “smells like cookies.”

But now it’s got more than a delicious scent to brag about — it was just named one of the best small cities in America .

According to a new WalletHub study comparing more than 1,300 small U.S. cities , Fair Lawn landed in the 99th percentile overall , placing it among the very best small cities in the country for 2025.

WalletHub evaluated 45 key indicators of livability, from affordability and economic health to education, safety, and access to restaurants and cultural activities .

Fair Lawn’s strong community vibe, proxim

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