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Passaic County, New Jersey in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Passaic County averaged 4.2 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, about 2.0 times the New Jersey rate (2.1). Median household income is $87,522 and the unemployment rate was 5.5% in August 2026. Population: about 521,012 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
Also on the map: income · hazard risk · Superfund · dams
What is the crime rate in Passaic County?
Police agencies in Passaic County reported an average of 2,184 violent crimes and 8,837 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 4.2: about 2.0 times the New Jersey rate (2.1), and 14% higher than the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 17.0 per 1,000 residents, compared with 13.5 across New Jersey. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (71%). CDC death records show about 26 homicide deaths a year in the county (5.1 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Passaic County | Per 1,000 | New Jersey per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,184 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 20 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 94 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 527 | 1.0 | 0.47 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,543 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 8,837 | 17.0 | 13.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,013 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 6,590 | 12.7 | 10.5 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 1,234 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (16 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Passaic County?
Median household income is $87,522, 15% lower than the statewide figure ($103,556). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $459,500 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,621. 19.0% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 9.1%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 15,293 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 521,012 | 9,343,809 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $87,522 | $103,556 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $459,500 | $454,400 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,621 | $1,720 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 8.0% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% | 9.7% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 19.0% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 43.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 53.1% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.1 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% | 92.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 12.0% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Passaic County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Passaic County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Passaic County: Ringwood Mines/Landfill. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Passaic County has 46 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 9 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 37 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Monksville Dam (150 ft) and Raymond Dam (103 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
20 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 26,966 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Passaic County was covered by 2 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Hurricane 1, Severe Storm 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 2 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 26 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 2 (moderate). NHTSA counted 33 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 13 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Passaic County?
Passaic County had 8 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: West of NJ 23/Old Turnpike Rd, NJ 3 (East of Bloomfield Ave and East of Exit 53 - NJ 23/US 46. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Passaic County?
Passaic County has 153 public schools (2024-25) and 41 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 19 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 56 fire or EMS stations and 22 police or sheriff stations. Park Service units in the area: Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Greenwood Lake State Park, Long Pond Ironworks State Park, Paterson Great Falls State Park and Ringwood State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Passaic County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Passaic County: Ramapough SDTSA.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
See them on the map: tribal lands →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Passaic County
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Passaic County, plus 8 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: G & S Hunters LLC (Paterson), Oak Ridge Firearms LLC (Oak Ridge) and Passaic County Target Sports LLC (Haledon).
Liquor stores
102 liquor stores are on the map in Passaic County: 46 Discount Liquors (Clifton), A&P Wines & Spirits, Allen Wine & Liquors (Paterson), Allwood Liquor Beer And Wine, Archie's Liquors (Passaic), Arleen's Wines And Liquors (Passaic), Belmont Liquors, Bermuda Wine Liquors (Passaic) and 94 more. New Jersey has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Passaic County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Passaic County?
Passaic County averaged 2,184 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 4.2 per 1,000 residents, about 2.0 times the New Jersey rate (2.1). The property-crime rate was 17.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Passaic County?
$87,522 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $103,556 for New Jersey and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Passaic County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 5.5% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 15,293 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Passaic County?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Passaic County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Passaic County?
1 Superfund site is on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Passaic County: Ringwood Mines/Landfill. 1 other site has finished cleanup and been taken off the list.
Is there road construction in Passaic County right now?
Passaic County had 8 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: West of NJ 23/Old Turnpike Rd, NJ 3 (East of Bloomfield Ave and East of Exit 53 - NJ 23/US 46.
How many nursing homes are in Passaic County?
19 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Passaic County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen County | 962,316 | 0.76 | $124,884 |
| Essex County | 863,002 | 3.1 | $80,789 |
| Morris County | 514,528 | 0.42 | $137,326 |
| Orange County, NY | 406,616 | 1.4 | $97,178 |
| Rockland County, NY | 341,883 | 1.1 | $109,959 |
| Sussex County | 145,807 | 0.58 | $116,186 |
Cities in Passaic County with their own page: Paterson, Clifton, Passaic.
More: New Jersey statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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