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Paterson, NJ

Founded 1792Passaic CountyElev. 32 m
Population
157,660
Median home
$335,400
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
50
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Paterson

Paterson is home to roughly 157,660 residents. Paterson was founded in 1792 and sits in Passaic County. The median age is 33.3 and the median household income is $53,766. Homes carry a median value of $335,400, and about 26% of residents own where they live. Hispanic or Latino residents make up the largest share of the population (62.8%). Around 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

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

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
157,660
Median age
33.3
Median household income
$53,766
Per-capita income
$23,528
Poverty rate
23.6%
High-school grad or higher
76.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
Unemployment
10.2%
Avg. commute
23.1 min
Work from home
4.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White7.8%
Hispanic or Latino62.8%
Black23.3%
Asian4.8%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving26.8%
Service23.8%
Sales & office22.1%
Management, business, science & arts18.3%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance9%

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

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$335,400
Median gross rent
$1,457/mo
Owner-occupied
26.2%
Median year built
1953
Households
49,688
Avg. household size
3.14

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

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Paterson has 50 public schools — 32 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 29 schools
Reading41%
Math24%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Alternative High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Eastside High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
International High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
John F. Kennedy High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Newcomers High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Paterson P-TECHHighGrades 9–12
Paterson STEAM High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing ArtsHighGrades 9–12
Students Transitioning and Achieving Real SuccessHighGrades 9–12
Joseph A. Taub SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
New Roberto ClementeMiddleGrades 6–8
Young Men's AcademyMiddleGrades 3–8
Alexander Hamilton AcademyElementary
Charles J. Riley School 9ElementaryGrades -1–8

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

Safety

Crime

violent crime145% above national
Paterson946
New Jersey228
United States386
↑ 12% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime27% above national
Paterson2,483
New Jersey1,548
United States1,952
↑ 14% higher than 2019
2019–2023

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

Environment

Environmental hazards

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

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

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

Paterson was founded in 1792 and sits in Passaic County. Elevation ~32 m.

Population trend
172K0157,66018402024
Map of Paterson
Paterson, NJ
Where Paterson is
NewarkJerseyPatersonElizabethTrentonClifton
Historic places

17 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Rogers Locomotive & Machine Company Erecting ShopDanforth Memorial LibraryPublic School Number TwoCooke, Frederick William, ResidenceFerguson, John W., HouseThompson, Daniel, and Ryle, John, HousesWestside ParkSt. Michael's Roman Catholic Church
Notable people from Paterson
Frederick ReinesKathryn D. SullivanPatrick WarburtonJ. Michael StraczynskiLou CostelloFrank LautenbergWilliam Graham SumnerMark L. PolanskyFetty WapCharlie Adler
People searches in Paterson
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Nearby cities
Elmwood Park (2 mi)Fair Lawn (3 mi)Clifton (4 mi)Passaic (4 mi)Garfield (4 mi)Paramus (5 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Paterson, NJ (16)

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

Angel Rodriguez, 47
Paterson · 07501
AKA Dennis Flores, Dennis A Flores
Miguel R Ruiz, 84
Paterson · 07514
AKA Miguel Rivera, Miguel Riveraruiz
Miguel A Martinez, 48
Paterson · Passaic County · 07513
AKA Miguel Martinez
Edward Rodriguez, 58
Paterson · 07514
AKA Salvatore Boncini, Salvatore Boncini
George R Thompson, 74
Paterson · 07501
AKA George R Thompson, George R Thompson
Jose Angel Colon, 53
Paterson · Passaic County · 07513
AKA Jose Lopez, Jose A Colon
Charles R Adams, 54
Paterson · 07522
AKA Charles R Adams
Charles E Williams, 65
Paterson · 07501
AKA Charles Williams, Charles E Williams
Joseph Timothy Robinson, 61
Paterson · Passaic County · 07522
AKA Joseph Robinson, Jojo Robinson
Joseph L Perez, 68
Paterson · 07502
AKA Joseph Perez, Joseph Perez
Jason P Martini, 40
Paterson · 07503
Carlos M Williams, 47
Paterson · 07503
AKA Carlos Williams, Carlos M Williams
Deshaun C Giles, 50
Paterson · Passaic County · 07501
AKA Big D Giles, Deshon James Chatman
Curbert D Giles, 50
Paterson · 07501
AKA Mark Davis, Brian Farley
Mark A Williams, 69
Paterson · 07501
AKA Allen Gilchrist, Mark Williams
Markette J Williams, 53
Paterson · 07514
AKA Jermaine Wallace, Burger W 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

Paterson — frequently asked

What is the population of Paterson, New Jersey?
Paterson has a population of about 157,660, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Paterson?
The median home value in Paterson is $335,400, and the median gross rent is $1,457/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Paterson safe? What is the crime rate?
Paterson Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 946 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Paterson 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 Paterson?
Paterson has 50 public schools (32 elementary, 3 middle, 9 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Paterson?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Paterson. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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