At a Glance
Median Income
$50,750
$14,010 per capita
Violent Crime
195/100K
4,454/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
21.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Passaic Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Passaic's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Passaic a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Passaic residents earn a median household income of $50,750 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,010. The unemployment rate stands at 21.9% (508% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Passaic reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,454/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Passaic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Passaic has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans32.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$50,750
Per Capita$14,010
Unemployment21.9%
Poverty0.0%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership46.7%
Zillow$166,749
Housing Units19
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent195/100K
Property4,454/100K
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease7.9%
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation879 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Broadband15.0%
EV Stations2
Did You Know?
The median home in Passaic was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Lawrence Regional (67 miles).
38.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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