Living in Passaic
Passaic is a large place in New Jersey, United States, home to 71,085 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are digital natives (top 8%, #357 of 4,750), city lovers (top 9%, #338 of 4,114), car-free households (top 9%, #330 of 3,933).
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- The North Atlantic Ocean is 13 km away.
- The Passaic runs through or right past it.
- It is part of Greater New York, 17 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 14 min and sets around 22:32; in late June it sets around 2:32.
How Passaic ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 34 | #9,595 of 11,898 | #504 of 542 | Map |
| Low-income household | 28 | #7,412 of 9,771 | #300 of 426 | Map |
| Low-income family | 26 | #7,284 of 8,006 | #413 of 422 | Map |
| Single parent | 33 | #5,523 of 6,237 | #324 of 334 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,352 of 9,474 | #356 of 477 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,637 of 9,474 | #357 of 477 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,399 of 10,762 | #323 of 449 | Map |
| Single professional | 69 | #540 of 4,537 | #55 of 276 | Map |
| Young professional | 72 | #444 of 4,444 | #46 of 273 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #489 of 3,053 | #52 of 176 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,726 of 7,271 | #154 of 335 | Map |
| Commuter | 73 | #1,095 of 6,227 | #84 of 349 | Map |
| Car-free household | 76 | #330 of 3,933 | #33 of 248 | Map |
| Student | 70 | #871 of 2,119 | #62 of 121 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 36 | #5,627 of 8,006 | #327 of 422 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 24 | #10,157 of 12,111 | #393 of 482 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 73 | #338 of 4,114 | #39 of 255 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,126 of 7,271 | #127 of 335 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,511 of 9,474 | #372 of 477 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 28 | #15,558 of 18,063 | #427 of 562 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 29 | #6,242 of 16,523 | #241 of 547 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 13 | #16,707 of 18,063 | #467 of 562 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,750 of 16,523 | #214 of 547 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 80 | #288 of 21,167 | #18 of 583 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 56 | #9,475 of 12,111 | #414 of 482 | Map |
| Coastal living | 63 | #4,145 of 6,413 | #336 of 437 | Map |
| Business owner | 71 | #1,766 of 12,111 | #176 of 482 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #357 of 4,750 | #31 of 282 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Wallington 1 km
- Clifton (New Jersey) 3 km
- Garfield (New Jersey) 3 km
- Wood-Ridge 4 km
- East Rutherford 4 km
- Carlstadt 4 km
- Rutherford (New Jersey) 4 km
- Hasbrouck Heights 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.