Living in Passaic, New Jersey
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Passaic · Census data 2020–2024
Passaic has 70,002 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $55,371 (47% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $429,900, the median rent is $1,465/month.
Passaic at a glance
- Population
- 70,002
- Median age
- 31.9State: 40.1
- Median household income
- $55,371State: $103,556
- Median home value
- $429,900State: $454,400
- Median rent
- $1,465/moState: $1,720
- Homeowners
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Passaic a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Passaic
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Passaic the median home value is $429,900, 29% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, which is 34.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,905 a month in housing costs.
Passaic median household income
The median household income in Passaic is $55,371 and the income per person is $24,489. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).
Housing in Passaic: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 21,693
- Owner-occupied
- 23.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 76.2%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 3.29
Passaic demographics
- Population
- 70,002
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 21,151
- Foreign-born
- 41.4%
- Veterans
- 0.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Passaic ›
Education in Passaic
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Passaic have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Passaic
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 48.6%
- Public transit
- 11.9%
- Walk to work
- 10.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Passaic vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic | 70,002 | $55,371 | $429,900 | $1,465 |
| Wallington | 11,889 | $85,862 | $528,300 | $1,625 |
| Clifton | 89,379 | $98,237 | $461,900 | $1,711 |
| Garfield | 32,783 | $79,700 | $475,500 | $1,688 |
| Wood-Ridge | 10,218 | $136,108 | $566,200 | $1,878 |
| Lodi | 26,082 | $89,305 | $475,000 | $1,714 |
| Hasbrouck Heights | 12,115 | $123,734 | $552,900 | $1,700 |
| Rutherford | 18,894 | $143,153 | $603,600 | $1,966 |
| Nutley | 30,012 | $119,734 | $516,300 | $1,767 |
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What is the median household income in Passaic, NJ?
The median household income in Passaic is $55,371, 47% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Passaic?
The median home value in Passaic is $429,900, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.
How much is rent in Passaic?
The median gross rent in Passaic is $1,465 per month, about 34.9% of household income.
Is Passaic, NJ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the New Jersey median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Passaic?
The median age in Passaic is 31.9 years (New Jersey: 40.1).
How long is the commute in Passaic?
The average commute to work in Passaic is 25 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Passaic?
The unemployment rate in Passaic is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Passaic?
16.7% of adults in Passaic have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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