At a Glance
Median Income
$56,780
$24,048 per capita
Home Value
$406,500
Zillow: $543,409
Median Rent
$1,392/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
530/100K
1,745/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
66.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
16.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 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?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Passaic residents earn a median household income of $56,780 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,048. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Passaic is $406,500 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $543,409. Median rent is $1,392/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Passaic reports 530 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,745/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Passaic hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
66.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Passaic has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population69,651
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density22,253/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,780
Per Capita$24,048
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
C+
Home Value$406,500
Rent$1,392
Ownership23.5%
Zillow$543,409
Housing Units20,884
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent530/100K
Property1,745/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault281/100K
Burglary191/100K
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation102 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+66.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Passaic was founded in 1679.
The median home in Passaic was built in 1938.
13.0% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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