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Explore the life in Passaic based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Passaic
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Passaic
3. Crime In Passaic
4. Cost of Living In Passaic
5. Gender In Passaic
6. Household Income For Passaic
7. Education In Passaic
8. Race & Ethnicity In Passaic

Passaic is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 69789 residents.. The poverty rate of Passaic is 27.1%, which is 94% higher than national average. The typical household in Passaic earns $44779 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 13 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 54.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Passaic are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 10 workers in Passaic is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Passaic, only 68% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Passaic remained 10.1%, which is 115% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Passaic, only 16% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 16% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Passaic is 122, which is 22% higher than national average. Median home value in Passaic is $348000 , which is 51% higher than national average. While median income in Passaic remained $44779, which is 34% lower than national average.

Jobs40%

Housing85%

Affordability30%

Safety60%

Amenities100%

Diversity80%

Education40%

Commute60%

The overall crime rate in Passaic, New Jersey is 20% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Passaic is 3% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Passaic is 25% lower than national average. You have 1 in 250 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 68 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New Jersey	21	22	27	24	10
In USA	1584	1707	1649	1649	1015

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New Jersey	15	18	14	16	44
In USA	806	276	263	839	1685