Paterson, New Jersey

Population 145,236

Paterson is located in Passaic County, NJ. The population is 145,236, making Paterson the largest city in Passaic County and the 3rd largest city in the state of New Jersey.

There are 57 public schools in Paterson with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Paterson is high , and there are 236 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Paterson is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Paterson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Paterson include Prospect Park, Haledon and Elmwood Park.

Paterson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 28.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 10.2%

Crime Rate

17.17% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 315
  • Violent Crimes: 841
  • Robbery: 320
  • Burglary: 585
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

16.66% Higher than national avg.
  • 236 offenders in Paterson
  • 16.25 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

534 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 44
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 488

Unemployment

High 7.5%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

57 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 57 K-12 public schools in Paterson, NJ and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Paterson's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
8 Private Schools

Al-huda School

Blessed Sacrament School

Dawn Treader Christian School

Dr Fh Lagarde Sr Academy

Gilmore Memorial Christian Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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236 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Paterson, NJ

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147 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Paterson, NJ issued 147 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 147 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 143 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Paterson, NJ issued 91 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 91 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 84 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,136
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,357
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,593
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,982
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,469

Zip Codes

07013 07424 07501 07502 07503 07504 07505 07508 07509 07510 07511 07512 07513 07514 07522
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Environmental Hazards

534 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Paterson, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Paterson, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Paterson, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.48°
  • February 33.18°
  • March 42.55°
  • April 52.98°
  • May 62.13°
  • June 70.79°
  • July 76.8°
  • August 73.6°
  • September 66.67°
  • October 56.72°
  • November 43.87°
  • December 34.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Paterson, NJ

Earthquakes
Paterson, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Paterson, NJ has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Paterson, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Paterson, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Paterson, NJ: $36,146

Unemployment

Unemployment in Paterson is 7.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 62.85%
White Collar - 37.15%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Bill Pascrell Jr.

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

5 Libraries view all

5 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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