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Passaic, NJ

Founded 1679Passaic CountyElev. 30 m
Population
69,651
Median home
$406,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
23
Sex offenders
5

Overview

About Passaic

Passaic is a city in New Jersey with about 69,651 residents. Passaic was founded in 1679 and sits in Passaic County. The median age is 30.9 and the median household income is $56,780. Homes carry a median value of $406,500, and about 24% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (73%). Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
69,651
Median age
30.9
Median household income
$56,780
Per-capita income
$24,048
Poverty rate
23%
High-school grad or higher
66.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
Unemployment
11.3%
Avg. commute
25.9 min
Work from home
8.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White14.6%
Hispanic or Latino73%
Black6.3%
Asian4.7%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving28.8%
Management, business, science & arts23.3%
Service22.4%
Sales & office15.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$406,500
Median gross rent
$1,392/mo
Owner-occupied
23.5%
Median year built
1938
Households
20,434
Avg. household size
3.39

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Passaic has 23 public schools — 12 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 13 schools
Reading36%
Math13%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Hope AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Passaic Academy for Science and EngineeringHighGrades 6–12
Passaic High School No. 12HighGrades 9–12
Passaic Preparatory AcademyHighGrades 6–12
Ellen Ochoa School Number 22MiddleGrades 4–6
Muhammad Ali School Number 23MiddleGrades 7–8
Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20MiddleGrades 2–8
Casimir Pulaski School No. 8Elementary
Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19ElementaryGrades 1–8
Etta Gero School No. 9Elementary
Mahatma Gandhi School Number 25Elementary
Mario Drago School No. 3ElementaryGrades -1–8
Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6ElementaryGrades -1–8
Sonia Sotomayor School #21Elementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime63% above national
Passaic628
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 18% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime13% above national
Passaic2,213
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 27% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Passaic Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Passaic.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Passaic County
LightningVery High
Strong windVery High
Winter weatherVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Passaic is in Passaic County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Passaic was founded in 1679 and sits in Passaic County. Elevation ~30 m.

Map of Passaic
Passaic, NJ
Where Passaic is
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Historic places

3 on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran ChurchSt. Nicholas Roman Catholic ChurchPassaic Elks Club
Notable people from Passaic
Zoe SaldañaPaul RuddLiza WeilRobert SmithsonMitch AlbomLoretta SwitMichael J. PollardMillie PerkinsSaul ZaentzDonald Fagen
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Nearby cities
Clifton (2 mi)Garfield (2 mi)Lodi (3 mi)Elmwood Park (3 mi)Paterson (4 mi)Hackensack (5 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Passaic, NJ (5)

Public sex-offender registry records for Passaic, New Jersey.

Jesus A Lopez, 87
Passaic · 07055
AKA Jesus Lopez
Marcus A Lopez, 55
Passaic · 07055
AKA Marcus Lopez, Marcus A Lopez
Ricardo Lopez, 58
Passaic · 07055
AKA Ricardo Lopez, Richard Lopez
Jose M Garcia, 76
Passaic · 07055
AKA Jose M Garcia
James Williams, 58
Passaic · 07055
AKA James J Williams

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Passaic — frequently asked

What is the population of Passaic, New Jersey?
Passaic has a population of about 69,651, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Passaic?
The median home value in Passaic is $406,500, and the median gross rent is $1,392/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Passaic safe? What is the crime rate?
Passaic Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 628 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Passaic face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Passaic County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, winter weather.
How many schools are in Passaic?
Passaic has 23 public schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Passaic?
Public registry data lists 5 registered sex offenders in or near Passaic. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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