Passaic, New Jersey

New Jersey community balancing growth and livability

Northeast New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

65

D

out of 100

Overview

Passaic is a New Jersey city with a population of approximately 68,903, part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $560,282. Median household income is $57,832.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 68,903 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $560,282 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $57,832 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 25.1 minutes
  • Part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

68,903

Source: Census ACS

$560,282

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$57,832

Source: Census ACS

25.1 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

82

Source: Walk Score

129 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Passaic County (county-level results)

47%
50%
Democrat 95,156
Republican 100,954
Leans R+2.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 36.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 28.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 57.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 82/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 37.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 65

Location

Passaic, NJ (40.8601, -74.1283)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.