Paterson, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
157,660 Population 18,747/sq mi density
$53,766 Median Income $23,528 per capita
$335,400 Home Value $536,737 Zillow
$1,457 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
1,010 Violent Crime/100K 2,391 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$53,766 median income, 10.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$335,400 home value, $1,457/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,010 violent crimes/100K (166% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Crime Overview

Violent Crime Rate
1,010
per 100,000 residents
166% above
US avg: 380/100K
Property Crime Rate
2,391
per 100,000 residents
22% above
US avg: 1,960/100K
Safety Rating
High Crime
Safety grade: F (1.0/5.0)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Murder
6.9 avg 6.3
Rape
40.3 avg 40.0
Robbery
250.5 avg 73.9
Assault
712.4 avg 268.5

Property Crime Breakdown

Per 100,000 residents. Thin line = U.S. average.

Burglary
368.8 avg 271.0
Theft
1,499.0 avg 1,401.9
Vehicle Theft
514.8 avg 282.7
Arson
8.8

Complete Crime Data

Violent Crime (per 100K)

Total Violent Crime1,010.1
Murder6.9
Rape40.3
Robbery250.5
Aggravated Assault712.4

Property Crime (per 100K)

Total Property Crime2,391.4
Burglary368.8
Theft/Larceny1,499.0
Vehicle Theft514.8
Arson8.8

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County)38