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

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

Paterson is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 145484 residents.. The poverty rate of Paterson is 25.2%, which is 80% higher than national average. The typical household in Paterson earns $45141 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 9 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.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Paterson, only 76% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Paterson remained 7.4%, which is 57% 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 Paterson, only 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 21% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Paterson is 116, which is 16% higher than national average. Median home value in Paterson is $257700 , which is 12% higher than national average. While median income in Paterson remained $45141, which is 33% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing85%

Affordability30%

Safety50%

Amenities100%

Diversity90%

Education40%

Commute80%

The overall crime rate in Paterson, New Jersey is 6% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Paterson is 155% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Paterson is 24% lower than national average. You have 1 in 102 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 67 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New Jersey	11	21	8	33	11
In USA	1158	1693	786	1905	1025

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New Jersey	4	5	6	4	12
In USA	158	150	33	227	1083