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Moving to Passaic, New Jersey?
Looking to move to New Jersey? Consider the city of Passaic, an area located along the beautiful Passaic River and just 10 miles from New York City. Its close proximity and quick commute into Manhattan gives residents many attractive employment and higher education opportunities. Though Passaic is densely populated, making it the 15th largest municipality in New Jersey and more urban than its Passaic County counterparts, it does not lack classic suburban qualities, like picturesque green space. Learn more about life in Passaic, including local schools, weather, and things to do and see.
Year Founded: 1679
Population as of 2015: 71,085
Land Area (sq. miles): 3.146
Median Age: 29.3
Median Household Income: $37,332
Median Home Price: $290,100
Annual Weather Averages:
- High Temperature: 87° Fahrenheit
- Low Temperature: 7° Fahrenheit
- Rainfall: 5 inches
- Snowfall: 7 inches
Notable Employment Facts: Parts of the city are included in the Urban Enterprise Zone, which is devoted to development and prosperity of the business community. In addition to encouraging employment, the Zone has a 3.5% sales tax, which is half the statewide rate.
Major Employers: Scher Chemicals Inc., GAF Materials Corp, ITT Corporation, Toys R Us, William Paterson University, BAE Systems, Bank of New York, Passaic Community College and CYTEC Industries.
Education:
- Passaic Schools:
- 16 public schools serving 13,136 students
- 1 high school
- 1 middle school
- 11 elementary schools
- 3 prek schools
- 3 private schools
- Universities and Colleges located within 10 miles of Passaic, NJ:
- Berkeley College (Woodland Park Campus)
- Passaic County Community College
- William Paterson University
Local Radio Stations:
- WWPR (105.1 FM) Urban
- WAXQ (104.3 FM) Classic Rock
- WCBS (101.1 FM) Classic Hits
Public Transit: Local bus transportation is provided by New Jersey Transit and Community Coach. New Jersey Transit’s Passaic rail station is located in the Passaic Park section and provides service to connections that will get you to areas like Hoboken, Newark Airport and Midtown Manhattan.
Parks and Recreation:
- Veterans Memorial Park, the town’s largest park offers amenities like baseball fields, fitness trails, paved bike paths, open green space, playgrounds, gardens and restrooms. Within the park is Hughes Lake, where visitors can go fishing or grab lunch at the Boathouse Café.
- Pulaski Park features the best skate park in the city. The historic Armory Park is the location of Memorial Day, Veterans Day and other military-related events are honored.
Rich and Vibrant Arts and Culture:
- Rack N’ Roll boasts more than 100 different video games, pinball machines, billiards, rides and a food court, so rainy days are well spent by families with children of all ages.
- Dare to be scared all year long at Brighton Asylum, a haunted attraction featuring holiday-themed events like Santa’s Slay, Dark Valentine and Rottentail Slaughterhouse.
- Revel in the tastes of Poland at Polonia Bakery, where 50 years of traditional Polish recipes have been passed down generation to generation.
- Architecturally impressive places of worship include Cathedral of Saint Michael the Archangel and St. John’s Episcopal Church.
Moving to Passaic and searching for a reliable moving company? Molloy Moving & Storage has serviced the New Jersey region for more than seven decades. Contact us for a free, no-obligation moving quote.