Living in Paterson, NJ
Paterson, New Jersey Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
145,710
Unemployment
4.8%
Poverty
26.6%
Median Home
$244,200
Median Income
$41,360
Median Rent
$1,193
Paterson SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
3
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
10
Education
4
Commute
7
Paterson, NJ Crime Report
4,351
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,003.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
21.27%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Paterson / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 4,351 | 3,003.5 | 1,542.5 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 1,219 | 841.5 | 206.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 19 | 13.1 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 464 | 320.3 | 64.5 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 682 | 470.8 | 122.2 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,132 | 2,162.0 | 1,335.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 847 | 584.7 | 184.6 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 1,829 | 1,262.5 | 1,034.7 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 456 | 314.8 | 116.4 | 219.9 |
Paterson, NJ Cost Of Living
115
Paterson's Overall Cost Of Living
Paterson's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Paterson | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 123 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 111 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 108 | 110 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 125 | 158 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 110 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 100 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Paterson in New Jersey
Map Of Paterson, NJ
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Population over time in Paterson
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 145,710 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 145,800 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 147,890 | 0.7% |
| 2016 | 146,894 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 146,987 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 146,341 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 145,920 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 145,655 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 145,915 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 145,836 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Paterson
| Race | Paterson | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8.5% | 55.4% | 60.7% |
| African American | 24.8% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 9.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 60.8% | 20.2% | 18.0% |
Gender in Paterson
| Gender | Paterson | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Paterson for adults over 25
| Education | Paterson | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 15.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 3.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Paterson, New Jersey
| Income | Paterson | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.0% | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.9% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.0% | 7.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 6.9% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 14.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 17.7% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.1% | 14.0% | 7.7% |
