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Information About the Area from our Experts
Apartment Costs
Tanya Zachko - Real Estate Agent
When compared to apartment costs in seven surrounding cities, Passaic produced prices in the mid-to-low range concerning rent. Myapartmentmap.com has rentals for as low as $750/month. On average, though, studio apartments start around $975, one-bedrooms escalate in price to around $1175, $1500 for two bedrooms and upward from there. Passaic is located just 16 miles from New York City; in general, the further outward from the city you are located (in this area), the less expensive rental rates will be.
Traffic & Commuting
Tanya Zachko - Real Estate Agent
Commuting to and from Passaic is relatively convenient. Routes 3 and 21 pass through the city and service most local roadway travel. The Garden State Parkway and Interstate 80 are both very close, and prove more convenient for long distance travel. Public transportation is also readily available in Passaic; bus service from provides transport to Newark, Paterson, Rutherford, Clifton, Garfield, Wallington, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City. There is also a train station in Passaic with lines to Hoboken and Secaucus, allowing connecting rail service to Penn Station in New York and Newark Airport, as well as northbound trains to Paterson and Ridgewood, and New York cities Suffern and Port Jervis. There is a commuter jitney bus in town, but it does not run on an official schedule, so routes are not predetermined. Whether you choose public or personal travel options, commuting is relatively easy in Passaic.
Economy and Jobs
Tanya Zachko - Real Estate Agent
According to the 2010 Census, 27% of Passaic’s population was below the poverty line. That is more than double the average for the state of New Jersey, at 12%. The average median income was reported to be $31,135 yearly. The employment potential was reported to be 50,115, with only 25,975 of available jobs filled. Jobs in Passaic are 53% white collar and 47% blue collar. This represents a much higher percentage in blue collar opportunities than the majority of cities in the United States as well as those in New Jersey. Jobstocareers.com reported 2,124 available full-time positions available in Passaic, as well as 898 part-time positions. At 32%, jobs in material movement, production, and transportation were reported as the majority of occupations in Passaic.
Weather
Tanya Zachko - Real Estate Agent
Based on a weather index rating where 100 represents the most desirable, Passaic was given a score of 69. This is most likely due to the very high hurricane risk, which compared to a national average of 100 was given a 118 in terms of risk. The tornado risk in Passaic is also a little high, at 81 of 100, while the hail risk index was given a 59 of 100, which is a lower risk than New Jersey as a state. The approximate yearly low temperature for Passaic is 22 degrees, in January, while the approximate high temperature is 86 degrees, in July. On average, Passaic sees around 27 inches of snow annually, and experiences 122 days of rain. The temperature in the months between high and low adjust accordingly and gradually throughout the year.
We Have 6,141 Passaic, NJ Apartment Listings
| Picture | Bedrooms | Rent | Address | Updated |
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2 Bed | $1,625 | Rte 21/Prospect St, Passaic, NJ | June 18th |
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0 Bed | $850 | Passaic, NJ | June 16th |
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1 Bed | $769 | Passaic, NJ | June 16th |
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0 - 1 Bed | $785 - $895 | Passaic, NJ | June 16th |
| 2 Bed | $1,500 | 106 Pennington Avenue Passaic, Passaic, NJ | June 17th | |
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0 - 2 Bed | $1,195 - $1,895 | Passaic, NJ | June 16th |
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0 - 2 Bed | $1,145 - $1,895 | 215 Passaic Avenue, Passaic, NJ | June 16th |
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1 Bed | $1,195 | Passaic, NJ | June 16th |
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1 Bed | $750 - $1,100 | 123 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ | June 17th |
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1 - 2 Bed | $1,110 - $1,330 | Passaic, NJ | June 16th |
Rental Data & Trends
Average Apartment Rents for June
Rental Trends for June
Nearby Cities & Towns
| Name | Dist. | Available Apartments |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton | 1.6mi | 5,731 |
| Garfield | 1.8mi | 5,878 |
| Lodi | 2.4mi | 6,145 |
| Nutley | 3.2mi | 6,388 |
| Teterboro | 3.5mi | 6,693 |
| Moonachie | 3.6mi | 7,074 |
| East Rutherford | 3.8mi | 7,200 |
| Rochelle Park | 3.8mi | 5,690 |
| Lyndhurst | 4.3mi | 7,078 |
| Hackensack | 4.4mi | 6,221 |
| Paterson | 4.4mi | 3,659 |
| Little Ferry | 4.4mi | 7,052 |
Average Rent near Passaic
Rental Information - Education & Childcare
| District Name | Address | Schools | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passaic City | 101 Passaic Avenue | 19 | 13,453 / 1,010 / 13.3:1 | (973)-470-5201 |
| Passaic County Educationa | 1037 Rt 46 East | 5 | NA | (973)-614-8585 |
| Essex Regional Educationa | 369 Passaic Avenue | 3 | NA | (973)-450-6262 |
| Public School Name | Address | Grades | Stu/Teach/Ratio | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
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| Passaic High | 170 Paulison Avenue | 9th - 12th | 2,776 / 224 / 12.4:1 | 67 Rentals ($1,715) |
| Number 4 Lincoln | Boulevard & Lafayette Avenue | 7th - 8th | 1,589 / 135 / 11.8:1 | 68 Rentals ($1,703) |
| Number 11 Cruise Memorial | Gregory Madison Avenues | 1st - 5th | 1,358 / 72 / 18.9:1 | 73 Rentals ($1,711) |
| Private School Name | Address | Grades | Enrollment | Apartments Near (Avg Rent)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Girls | 181 Pennington Avenue | Kindergarten - 8th | 776 | 71 Listings ($1,705) |
| Yeshiva Ktana Of Passaic Boys' | 1 Main Avenue | Pre K - 8th | 727 | 73 Listings ($1,755) |
| Ybh Of Passaic-Hillel | 270 Passaic Avenue | Pre K - 8th | 398 | 66 Listings ($1,715) |

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