Passaic County

NJ · Pop. 60,742 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Passaic County is a suburban county in NJ with a population of approximately 60,742.

$/Acre: $4,705

Property Tax: 2.49%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 51/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.49%

Local Sales Tax0.23%

Combined Sales Tax6.86%

Cost of Living Index122.4

Median Household Income$90,409

Poverty Rate15.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,705

Median Home Price$283K

Acres for Sale943

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall49.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,256 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado1/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)151 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K391

Property Crime /100K286

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City24 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby24%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate