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Passaic County
  • County in New Jersey
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Passaic County

#17 in Best Counties for Families in New Jersey
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Housing
      D minus
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      B
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      C minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      D+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A
    11. Commute
      B+
    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.
    Population
    521,067
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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
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      14.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      147.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      331.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,132.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      196.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    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%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Working in Passaic County

    Jobs
    C minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,386
    National
    $69,021
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