Housing data for Paterson, NJ
Paterson, NJ has an estimated 158,735 residents and 52,519 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Passaic County.
73.1% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,548 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+8.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 158,735 (±87)
- Housing units
- 52,519 (±915)
- Households that rent
- 73.1%
- Median gross rent
- $1,548
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +8.9%
What stands out in Paterson
Households without a vehicle: 26.1% (±1.9 points) in Paterson, higher than in Passaic County (13.9%).
Households that rent: 73.1% (±1.6 points) in Paterson, higher than in Passaic County (46.9%).
Working from home: 5.2% (±0.8 points) in Paterson, lower than in Passaic County (11.5%).
Median household income: $55,997 (±$3,427) in Paterson, lower than in Passaic County ($87,522).
Housing in Paterson at a glance
- Median rent: $1,548 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,588 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 59.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 73.1% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $55,997 median household income
- Home values: $360,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,643 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $10,000 or more median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 25.2% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 38.2% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 76.8% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 2.4% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 81.6% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 22.6 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 869 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +8.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 20.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 11.9% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,970 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 07501)
Paterson against Passaic County, its state and the nation
| Paterson | Passaic County | New Jersey | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 158,735 (±87) | 521,012 (exact) | 9,343,809 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 52,519 (±915) | 185,816 (±155) | 3,791,354 (±469) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 73.1% (±1.6 points) | 46.9% (±0.8 points) | 36.2% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,548 (±$25) | $1,621 (±$17) | $1,720 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $55,997 (±$3,427) | $87,522 (±$2,333) | $103,556 (±$513) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $360,100 (±$11,010) | $459,500 (±$3,736) | $454,400 (±$1,150) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $10,000 or more | $10,000 or more | $9,590 (±$25) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 76.8% (±3.1 points) | 77.3% (±1.5 points) | 62.8% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 22.6 minutes (±0.8) | 26.5 minutes (±0.4) | 30.5 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 89.3% (±1.3 points) | 92.5% (±0.6 points) | 92.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 33.3 years (±0.6) | 38.1 years (±0.2) | 40.1 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Paterson covers 8.4 square miles of land, about 18,868 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Paterson has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 145,710 (±40) | 158,735 (±87) | +8.9% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 49,724 (±791) | 52,519 (±915) | +5.6% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,193 (±$15) | $1,548 (±$25) | +29.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $244,200 (±$6,589) | $360,100 (±$11,010) | +47.5% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,360 (±$1,672) | $55,997 (±$3,427) | +35.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $2,340 (±$69) | $2,643 (±$110) | +12.9% | Down after inflation |
| Households that rent | 73.9% (±1.3 points) | 73.1% (±1.6 points) | −0.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3% (±0.7 points) | 2.4% (±0.6 points) | −1.9 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Paterson
In 2025, the Paterson Police Department reported 869 violent and 2,415 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Passaic County, the departments that report recorded 400 violent and 1,668 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Paterson
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07501 | 100% | 35,481 | $1,541 | $333,800 | $44,300 |
| 07502 | 100% | 17,158 | $1,651 | $375,300 | $76,790 |
| 07503 | 100% | 19,170 | $1,677 | $350,900 | $60,443 |
| 07504 | 100% | 13,123 | $1,526 | $381,600 | $76,659 |
| 07505 | 100% | 4,691 | $1,159 | — | $36,326 |
| 07513 | 100% | 11,576 | $1,727 | $423,500 | $68,630 |
| 07514 | 100% | 20,647 | $1,495 | $342,900 | $70,205 |
| 07522 | 100% | 23,040 | $1,566 | $290,900 | $48,058 |
| 07524 | 100% | 13,808 | $1,412 | $377,500 | $49,103 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Paterson
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Park Borough | 1.9 mi | $1,647 | $406,800 | 58.0% |
| Haledon Borough | 2.1 mi | $1,750 | $396,400 | 52.4% |
| Elmwood Park Borough | 2.4 mi | $2,074 | $483,700 | 42.5% |
| Woodland Park Borough | 2.4 mi | $1,839 | $497,600 | 37.0% |
| Fair Lawn Borough | 2.8 mi | $1,917 | $564,700 | 21.9% |
| William Paterson University of New Jersey | 2.8 mi | — | — | — |
| Hawthorne Borough | 2.9 mi | $1,830 | $533,700 | 30.9% |
| Totowa Borough | 3.1 mi | $2,072 | $559,300 | 26.4% |
Places in New Jersey most like Paterson
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth Amboy | $1,688 | $370,600 | $61,977 | 64.6% |
| Flemington Borough | $1,532 | $400,600 | $69,978 | 65.9% |
| Victory Gardens Borough | $1,518 | $250,600 | $62,550 | 67.1% |
| Elizabeth | $1,523 | $449,300 | $66,555 | 74.4% |
| Wrightstown Borough | $1,270 | $256,300 | $49,500 | 63.3% |
| Passaic | $1,465 | $429,900 | $55,371 | 76.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across New Jersey.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Paterson, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,772 | $1,987 | $2,282 | $2,771 | $3,497 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Paterson, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $29,250 | $48,700 | $75,900 |
| 2 people | $33,400 | $55,650 | $86,750 |
| 3 people | $37,600 | $62,600 | $97,600 |
| 4 people | $41,750 | $69,550 | $108,400 |
| 5 people | $45,100 | $75,150 | $117,100 |
| 6 people | $48,450 | $80,700 | $125,750 |
| 7 people | $51,800 | $86,250 | $134,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $91,850 | $143,100 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Bergen-Passaic, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $139,100.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Local rules in Paterson
Paterson has local landlord and tenant rules of its own on top of New Jersey law.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Paterson
What is the average rent in Paterson, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Paterson is $1,548 (±$25) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Paterson?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Paterson, NJ is $1,177 (±$40) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Paterson rent-burdened?
59.3% of renting households in Paterson pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Paterson?
Paterson has an estimated 36,441 (±1,048) renting households, 73.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Paterson?
The median household income in Paterson is $55,997 (±$3,427) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Paterson, NJ?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $360,100 (±$11,010) for owner-occupied homes in Paterson (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Paterson growing?
In Paterson, the number of residents went from 145,710 in 2015–2019 to 158,735 in 2020–2024 (+8.9%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Paterson?
The ZIP codes that cover Paterson are 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 07501?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 07501 is $1,541 (±$51) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Bergen-Passaic, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bergen-Passaic, NJ HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Paterson Police Department (ORI NJ0160800)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Paterson city, Passaic County, New Jersey (county subdivision:57000, in state:34 county:031).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .