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Passaic, New Jersey

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.

The People and Families of Passaic

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Passaic had a median family income of $34,935.

Political Inclinations

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.

Passaic Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

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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