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Passaic, New Jersey is 8 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. It is in Passaic county. The city is part of the Bergen - Passaic metro area. The population of Passaic is 67,861.
In Passaic, about 36% of adults are married. The size of households in Passaic is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in the city.
Approximately 65% of Passaic is non-white. The city is home to people of a variety of races.
It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Passaic.
In 2000, Passaic had a median family income of $34,935.
Among Passaic political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $13,000. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.
Of the housing in Passaic, approximately 27% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Passaic offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the city are lower than most places in New Jersey. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Passaic than most places in New Jersey.
In Passaic, 66% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Passaic offers good access to public transportation.
Comparing Passaic to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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