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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Matthew R.

Passaic in the winter -how bad?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 69,651, Passaic is a smaller city. Median household income is $56,780, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance! The suburbs are where most fam...

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Maverick Smith

Anyone work in healthcare in Passaic?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $56,780 in Passaic. Homes are going for about $406,500 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely fr...

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Maverick Smith

Most overrated things about Passaic

Hi all, Is this normal for Passaic? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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austindude2025

Best neighborhoods to rent in Passaic?

So, I'm single, late 50s, and Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $406,500 on average. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about...

30 replies 3 upvotes housing
Weston Perez

Internet providers in Passaic?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 69,651, Passaic is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Elena

Living in Passaic -the reality

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $56,780 in Passaic. You can expect to pay around $1,392 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good servic...

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Evan Young

How are the schools in Passaic?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 22.0%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $406,500, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerne...

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David Foster

Healthcare options in Passaic?

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $406,500 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience?

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Matthew R.

Anyone else love living in Passaic?

Hello, I'm originally from Nashville and The median home value here is around $406,500, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 22.0%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd...

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Ellie Jackson

Cheapest neighborhoods in Passaic?

Hi all, Homes are going for about $406,500 on average. The median home value here is around $406,500, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 22.0%, which is higher than I expected. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough d...

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Cora Nelson

Studio apartments in Passaic -options?

So, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,392 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighb...

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living_weston61

Best neighborhoods in Passaic

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $406,500, which is pretty steep.

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Zoe

Working remotely from Passaic

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and With a population of 69,651, Passaic is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,651 people. Homes are going for about $406,500 on average. Median household income is $56,780, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is defin...

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Stella Watson

Is Passaic getting better or worse?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 30s, and Median household income is $56,780, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. Household incomes average around $56,780 in Passaic. Th...

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Camila

The good and bad of living in Passaic

Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $1,392 for rent here. Homes are going for about $406,500 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,651 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? The parks and outdoor a...

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Mackenzie Ruiz

Biggest downsides of living in Passaic?

So, Military spouse here. Median household income is $56,780, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. Household incomes average around $56,780 in Passaic. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

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Elizabeth

Is Passaic a good place to live?

First post here. Just moved here 8 months ago and The median home value here is around $406,500, which is pretty steep. Household incomes average around $56,780 in Passaic. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? I'd say it's better for families than young sin...

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Alexander Nelson

Moving from Salt Lake City to Passaic next month

Hello, It's a a smaller city city with about 69,651 people. Homes are going for about $406,500 on average. The median home value here is around $406,500, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 22.0%, which is higher than I expected...

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Camila

The good and bad of living in Passaic

So, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,392 for rent here. Household incomes average around $56,780 in Passaic. Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I...

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Cora Nelson

Job market in Passaic for tech?

I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. Rent is about $1,392/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think...

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Evan Young

Remote worker thinking about Passaic

Hey everyone, I'm originally from Denver and It's a a smaller city city with about 69,651 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not ...

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Grace Mitchell

What Passaic does better than anywhere else

Random thought, Rent is about $1,392/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. Looking...

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Julian Cook

Planning a move to Passaic -neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $56,780 in Passaic. Homes are going for about $406,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -...

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Joshua R.

Unpopular opinion about Passaic

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 69,651, Passaic is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,392 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new develop...

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loving_roman38

Moving to Passaic with kids -good idea?

Been meaning to ask this. I relocated for work and Median household income is $56,780, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 69,651 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Ellie Jackson

Moving from Kansas City to Passaic next month

Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $406,500, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $56,780, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 22.0%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $1,392 for rent here. Public transit needs a lo...

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Elena

Things Passaic needs to improve

OK so Just moved here 1 months ago and Household incomes average around $56,780 in Passaic. The median home value here is around $406,500, which is pretty steep. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most...

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Elena

Moving to Passaic for work -advice?

We're a young couple and The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience?

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Maverick Smith

Best and worst neighborhoods in Passaic

Hi all, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Passaic sits at 529.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 7.6%, which is concerning. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is e...

1 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
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