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Passaic County
  • County in New Jersey

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Housing
    grade D minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade A
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade A
  6. Jobs
    grade C minus
  7. Weather
    grade B minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  11. Commute
    grade B

editorial

Passaic County is located in New Jersey with a population of 521,067. In Passaic County, most residents own their homes. In Passaic County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Passaic County and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Passaic County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$363,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,367
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    48%
  • Own
    52%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    175.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    14.3
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    147.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    331.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,132.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    196.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    10%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    21%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    national  11%

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