Passaic, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
69,651
Population
22,253/sq mi density
$56,780
Median Income
$24,048 per capita
$406,500
Home Value
$555,875 Zillow
$1,392
Median Rent
33.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
719
Violent Crime/100K
1,840 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$56,780 median income, 11.3% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$406,500 home value, $1,392/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
719 violent crimes/100K (89% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Passaic experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. The area receives 29.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 22,253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8576°N, 74.1291°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Bergen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 10 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0417 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 24.5 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.35 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 87 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Passaic has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").