Alexander Nelson moving Jul 24, 2025

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. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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