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West Paterson, New Jersey, in Passaic county, is 2 miles NW of Clifton, New Jersey (center to center) and 10 miles N of Newark, New Jersey. Part of the surrounding Bergen - Passaic metro area, the town is not an isolated town. West Paterson is home to some 10,987 residents.
In West Paterson, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, West Paterson had a median family income of $67,292.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($1,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in West Paterson. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.
According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in West Paterson was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the town, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.
In West Paterson, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing West Paterson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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