Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
Athens Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop
Trend MK
Coffee Shop
LeVie
Coffee Shop
Dunkin' Donuts
Coffee Shop
Park West Bagel & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Athenia Cafe
Coffee Shop
Modern Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Good Karma Vapor
Coffee Shop
Cafe Bubumara
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Rustic Cafe & Juice Bar
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Fabian 8 Cinema
Cinema
The Hamilton Club
Theatre Arts
Jacksonville
Nightclub
Paterson Museum
Museum
Hinchliffe Stadium
Stadium
Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum
Museum
Clifton Stadium
Stadium
Hawthorne Theaters
Cinema
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
William Paterson University Galleries
Art Gallery
Shea Center for Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Ben Shahn Center for the Visual Arts
Art Gallery
Zanfino Plaza Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Sunrise Art Studio
Art Gallery
Clifton Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Power Art Center
Theatre Arts
Hamilton House Museum
Museum
Yogi Berra Stadium
Stadium
The Yogi Berra Museum
Museum
MSU Softball Stadium
Stadium
Yogi Berra Stadium
Stadium
46 Lounge
Nightclub
Food and Drink (33) A+
Cepeda Beer Wine and Liquors
Bar
Checkers
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Taco Bell/Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Rafael & Angel Liquors
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Deli 011
Deli
Muffins n' Stuff
Fast Food
Adam's Bagel & Deli
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Doctor's Cave Lounge
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Los Primos Bar & Liquor
Bar
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Club Metro USA
Gym
VFW Post 7165
Community Centre
Fair Lawn Community Center
Community Centre
Circassian Benevolent Association
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
Wightman Gym
Gym
Blink Fitness
Gym
Overlook Fitness center
Gym
Clifton Senior Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Zen Studio
Gym
Femme Fit
Gym
Diamond Studio
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Wayne YMCA
Gym
Groceries (23) A+
Nunez Grocery
Grocery Store
Genesis Bakery
Bakery
Washington Fishery
Seafood
Bravo
Grocery Store
Midtown Market
Grocery Store
Valenti's Bakeries
Bakery
Peter Grocery
Grocery Store
Grand Grocery
Grocery Store
Lose Vecinos
Grocery Store
Tana's Food Market
Grocery Store
Griny's Bakery
Bakery
Super Supermarket
Grocery Store
Abuelito Cheese
Cheese
Lopez Deli & Grocery
Grocery Store
Batista Grocery & Deli
Grocery Store
C-Town
Grocery Store
C-Town Supermarket
Grocery Store
Circle Ave Grocery
Grocery Store
Bangla Town Supermarket
Grocery Store
Taskin Bakery
Bakery
J&S Mini Market
Grocery Store
Nayef Sweets
Bakery
Yummy Bakery
Bakery
Lidl
Grocery Store
Corrado's
Grocery Store
Parks (39) A+
Roberto Clemente Park
Park
Juan Pablo Duarte Plaza
Park
Barbour Park
Park
PCCC Alumni Quad
Park
21st Street Playground
Park
Federici Park
Park
Wrigley Park
Park
Wrigley Park
Park
Lou Costello Memorial Park
Park
River Street Park
Park
Pan-American Park
Park
Upper Raceway Park
Park
Overlook Park
Park
Main & Hine Street Triangle
Park
Mary Ellen Kramer Park
Park
East Main and First Triangle
Park
Vreeland and 19th Triangle
Park
Brandes Field Playground
Park
Garret Mountain Reservation
Park
Vreeland and 20th Triangle
Park
West Side Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park at Hayden Heights
Park
Eastside Park
Park
Pennington Park
Park
Memorial Playground
Playground
Shops (32) A+
Colon's Hardware
Home Improvement
Dominican Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Metro C-Mart
Convenience Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Star Optical
Optician
PCCC Bookstore
Books
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Center City Mall
Mall
The Children's Place
Clothing
Marshalls
Department Store
One Touch Bridal
Clothing
Magic Sneaker
Shoes
Main Street Square
Mall
Rainbow
Clothing
Paterson Electronics
Electronics
Foot Locker
Shoes
Grand Hardware
Home Improvement
Shoppers World
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Crib & Teen City Clearance Center
Furniture
E&J Discount Store
Convenience Store
Rick's General Store
Convenience Store
Belmont Mini-Mart
Convenience Store
Preakness Mini-Mart
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in Paterson.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations
B+
Paterson
Transit Station
Broadway Bus Terminal
Bus Station
Hawthorne
Transit Station
Central Ave at Minns Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway
Transit Station
Central Ave at Oldham Rd
Bus Stop
Pompton Rd 1500' E of Paterson Hamburg Tpk.
Bus Stop
Broadway & Whitehall Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & Hartley Place
Bus Stop
Hamburg Tpke at WPU Hobart Hall
Bus Stop
Hamburg Tpke at WPU Hobart Hall
Bus Stop
Pompton Rd 1000' E of Paterson Hamburg Tpk.
Bus Stop
Radburn
Transit Station
Broadway & Plaza Road
Bus Stop
Broadway & 26th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 27th Street
Bus Stop
William Paterson U Main Campus
Bus Stop
William Paterson U Main Campus
Bus Stop
Broadway & 28th Street
Bus Stop
Ratzer Rd at Paterson Hamburg Tpk
Bus Stop
Ratzer Rd at Paterson Hamburg Tpk
Bus Stop
Broadway & 30th Street
Bus Stop
Ratzer Rd at Garside Ave
Bus Stop
Ratzer Rd at Garside Ave
Bus Stop
Paterson Hamburg Tpke 2000' E of College Rd
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
8.6%
B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Paterson is 115/100 - which is 5% lower than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime C-

Paterson crime rates are 2,614 per 100k, which is 61% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
2,286 crimes per 100k
D
Violent Crime
328 crimes per 100k
C
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employment D+

The median income in Paterson is $45,141 - which is 39% lower than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$45,141
F
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
F
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health A

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (20)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Paterson Community Health Center
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood
Clinic
Smile Central Dental
Dentist
Paterson Police Department
Police
West Broadway Dental
Dentist
Farmacia del Pueblo II
Pharmacy
St. Joseph's Family Health Center
Clinic
St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Riverside Firehouse (Engine Company 5)
Fire Station
Northside Firehouse (Engine Company 4)
Fire Station
Southside Firehouse (Engine Company 6)
Fire Station
Health Care Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Barnert Medical Arts Complex
Clinic
Lakeview Firehouse (Engine Company 3)
Fire Station
Redefine Healthcare - Paterson, NJ
Clinic
Paterson Fire Department Headquarters (Engine Company 7)
Fire Station
Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Prospect Park Hose Company Number 1
Fire Station
Prospect Park Fire Company Number 1
Fire Station
Hillcrest Firehouse (Engine Company 2)
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Guardian EMS
Ambulance Station
Haledon Fire Company Number 2
Fire Station
CureMed Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing C+

Paterson home prices are $257,700 - which is 19% lower than New Jersey
Home Price
$257,700
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8%
B+
Home Affordability
5.7x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools D

The Paterson graduation rate is 68% - which is 21% lower than New Jersey
School Test Scores
25%
F
High School Grad. Rates
68%
F
Elementary Schools (48) A+
Newcomers
Alexander Hamilton Academy
Edward W Kilpatrick
Roberto Clemente
School 15
Dale Avenue
School 24
New Roberto Clemente
School 6
Norman S Weir
Young Mens Academy
Madison Avenue Baptist Academy
Philip'S Academy Charter School Of Paterson
Alternative High School
School 13
School 3
John P. Holland Charter School
Compassion House Outreach Mnstr & Chrstan Educ Ctr
School 28
School 2
School 16
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Community Charter School Of Paterson
School 8
Rev Dr Frank Napier Jr School
High Schools (19) A+
School Of Information Technology
School Of Government & Public Administration
School Of Culinary Arts Hospitality And Tourism
School Of Earth And Space Science
Madison Avenue Baptist Academy
School Of Health Science
Alternative High School
Compassion House Outreach Mnstr & Chrstan Educ Ctr
College Achieve Paterson Charter School
Rosa L. Parks School Of Fine And Performing Arts
Garrett Morgan Academy
Stars Academy
School Of Education And Training
School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics
School Of Architecture And Construction Trades
School Of Buisiness Technology
International High School
Paterson Charter School For Science/Technology
Paterson Arts And Science Charter School
Memorial Senior High School
Passaic County-Manchester Regional High School
Eastern Christian High School
Fair Lawn High School
Passaic County Technical Institute
Diana C. Lobosco Stem Academy
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ratings D

Paterson has an overall rating of 55% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
C-
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes
F
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Paterson Area Facts

  • Paterson has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Paterson crime rates are 61% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Paterson is 5% lower than the New Jersey average
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Paterson, NJ - A historic City Trying to Reinvent Itself 3 rating By Anonymous ( May 06, 2010) I lived in Paterson for three years. It is truly a melting pot of cultures, allowing me to make friends from nearly every major cultural community. As third largest city in New Jersey, Paterson is a sprawling neighborhood of shops, attractions, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. A ...Read More lthough, I must admit that you will need to visit Manhattan for serious entertainment, which by the way is only about a 30-45 minute drive, depending on traffic conditions.

Last time I visited Paterson, there were mass renovations because Paterson has plenty of historic Beaux art style buildings. Apartment prices are relatively high compared to other parts of the County. Still, if you are looking for good value then find accommodation as far away from downtown Paterson, as possible. Alternately, if you have cash to spend then there can be nothing better than many historic apartment buildings which are a steal compared to other luxury accommodations in New Jersey.

Perhaps, everyone in Paterson falls in love with its famous, Great Falls. The 70 meter drop and adjacent electric power plant are one of the best attractions in New Jersey. Another interesting aspect of the city is its central location which provides easy access to night life in New York and recreational activities at Delaware River or Bear Mountain.

Due to many groups congregating in one place, crime is an issue in Paterson. Fortunately, I never faced any problems. My friends tell me that volunteers and Police Patrol have increased surveillance, which may provide incentives for people to relocate. Read Less
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      If you are planning to relocate to Paterson, NJ, then this might give you some insight on what to expect when you move make the move. Paterson is the third-largest city in New Jersey, and it sits on the Passaic River in New Jersey. In the past, it was among the famous industrial cities in the United States because it was the first industrial center in the country. It holds some of the United States' oldest businesses and textiles mills. Thus, it is known as the 'Silk City' because of its famous silk industries during the 19th century.

      If you are hoping to attend college, you can do so at the William Paterson College of New Jersey, which is in Wayne. Do you take an interest in historical monuments? You can visit the Paterson Museum, where you can find a collection of rocks from New Jersey and other ancient ruins from the United States. Some of the most impressive monuments you can find at the museum include the remains of the Holland I and Holland II submarines that sank in 1878 and 1881 at the Passaic. If you are hoping to catch a breather, you can visit some of the beautiful parks that provide recreational facilities. They include the Westside, Pennington Parks, and Eastside Park.

      There are also several neighborhood parks such as the Robert Clemente, People's Park, and Wrigley. The Great Falls of Passaic also acts as an excellent recreational center for the people in Paterson City. The city's transport system is quite diverse, and you can either travel by rail or by car. Paterson City's major road is Interstate 80, and there are several other State Routes such as 4, 19, and 20. There are also various feeder roads include the US Route 46, the Garden State Parkway, and other State routes such as 21, 208, 17, and 3.

      If you wish to use public transport, you can catch the train that uses the NJ Transit rail. The train station is at Downtown Patterson and serves people traveling to Hoboken. The NJ Transit provides public bus transport, and it helps people going to various locations in Passaic, such as Essex, Hudson, and Bergen. In case of a crime emergency, you can contact the Paterson Police Department. Others, such as fire and medical, are taken care of by the Paterson Fire Department. For medical emergency services, you can contact St. Joseph Regional Medical Center also provides other non-emergency services to Paterson and other surrounding neighborhoods.

      Paterson, NJ, City is a cosmopolitan area that has a diverse population comprised of immigrants from South Asia, Mexico, India, Bangladesh, and South Asia. Compared to other cities in the United States, this city has a large population of Muslims. The main drawback of living in this city is the high cost of living in comparison to other cities across the US.

      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Paterson? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Roberto Clemente Park
      Juan Pablo Duarte Plaza
      Barbour Park
      PCCC Alumni Quad
      21st Street Playground
      Federici Park
      Wrigley Park
      Wrigley Park

      Entertainment

      Fabian 8 Cinema
      The Hamilton Club
      Jacksonville
      Paterson Museum
      Hinchliffe Stadium
      Pietro and Maria Botto House;American Labor Museum
      Clifton Stadium
      Hawthorne Theaters

      Food & Drink

      Cepeda Beer Wine and Liquors
      Checkers
      Dunkin'
      Popeyes
      White Castle
      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      Taco Bell/Pizza Hut

      D+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Paterson? Of all people who commute, 8.6% take public transportation in Paterson.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      9%

      4% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Paterson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Farmacia del Pueblo II
      Walgreens
      Health Care Pharmacy

      Doctors