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William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,240 Population 5,167/sq mi density
53°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
131 Violent Crime/100K 1,973 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
131 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
73.9% bachelor's degree or higher

William Paterson University of New Jersey, NJ

At a Glance

Violent Crime
131/100K
66% below
1,973/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.9%
119% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
Obesity Rate
13.8%
57% below
4.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr

How William Paterson University of New Jersey Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows William Paterson University of New Jersey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Bachelor's
219%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is William Paterson University of New Jersey a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

William Paterson University of New Jersey reports 131 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,973/100K.

Education

73.9% of adults in William Paterson University of New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher (119% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

William Paterson University of New Jersey has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,240
Median Age19.8 yrs
Density5,167/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$6,662
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$542,764
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

F
Violent131/100K
Property1,973/100K

Health

Obesity13.8%
Diabetes2.2%
Smoking4.3%
Heart Disease0.6%
Premature Death4,472/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation464 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+73.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+64.7%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute25 min
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries63

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Newark Liberty International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% 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.