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Passaic, New Jersey

Introduction to Passaic, New Jersey

Passaic, New Jersey is 8 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. The city is situated along the Passaic River in Passaic County and is approximately 10 miles from New York City. The town features several business districts and includes Latino and Eastern European communities. Passaic Park is a center of Orthodox Judaism. Impressive mansions featuring Victorian, Tudor and other types of attractive architecture are located in the city.

Passaic History

A Dutch settlement was established in 1679 along the Passaic River. Industries were established during the 19th century including textiles and metalworking. In 1871 Passaic was incorporated as a village.

A well known strike occurred in 1926 over the reduction of wages. The right of free assembly was a major issue. The city has been called "The Birthplace of Television." In 1931 the city featured the first television station to transmit to home's.

Passaic and nearby Attractions

Passaic includes churches with notable architecture such as St. John's Lutheran Church, the First Presbyterian of Passaic and the St. John's Episcopal Church. Other noteworthy attractions include:

  • Great Falls State Park.
  • Lambert Castle is an impressive structure situated on a large acreage and includes an art gallery and Italianate style gardens.
  • Long Pond Ironworks Museum is situated on a large wooded, scenic acreage. It includes walking trails and historic buildings.
  • Skylands Manor is an impressive structure and features a notable botanical garden.
  • Garret Mountain Reservation.

Passaic Higher Education

William Paterson University, Montclair University and Passaic County Community College are located in the area.

Passaic Transportation

The city is served by the nearby Newark Airport. New Jersey Transit provides bus transportation for the area. The Passaic New Jersey Transit rail station offers transportation by way of the New Jersey Transit and Amtrack to Midtown Manhattan and other locations.

High Points

Passaic strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPassaic Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPassaic Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPassaic Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Passaic, NJ

Comparing Passaic to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity1010
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens21
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People Above Poverty21
Median Family Income11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times47
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents59
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built12
Affordability of Property Taxes12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime73
Low Violent Crime11

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