Passaic, New Jersey

Population 70,215

Passaic is located in Passaic County, NJ. The population is 70,215, making Passaic the 3rd largest city in Passaic County and the 9th largest city in the state of New Jersey.

There are 20 public schools in Passaic with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Passaic is low , and there are 65 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Passaic is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Passaic property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Passaic include Wallington, Clifton and Garfield.

Passaic Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 35.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 48%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16%

Crime Rate

8.32% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 228
  • Violent Crimes: 530
  • Robbery: 238
  • Burglary: 191
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

31.64% Lower than national avg.
  • 65 offenders in Passaic
  • 9.26 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

235 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 16
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 219

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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20 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 20 K-12 public schools in Passaic, NJ and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Passaic's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Passaic, NJ

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37 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Passaic, NJ issued 37 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 37 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 30 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Passaic, NJ issued 84 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 84 permits, 18 were issued for single family homes and 66 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,196
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,431
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,678
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,086
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,600

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Environmental Hazards

235 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.03°
  • February 34.97°
  • March 43.98°
  • April 54.5°
  • May 64.08°
  • June 72.51°
  • July 78.8°
  • August 75.82°
  • September 69.23°
  • October 56.72°
  • November 46.72°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Passaic, NJ

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Passaic, NJ: $38,029

Unemployment

Unemployment in Passaic is 4.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.43%
White Collar - 43.57%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Bill Pascrell Jr.

Neighborhood Info

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  • No Cemeteries found in Passaic, NJ

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1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Police Station view all

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