Here's what it costs to live in Passaic, New Jersey, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,465 per month, while the typical home is valued around $429,900. Households earn a median of $55,371 per year, so rent absorbs a relatively high share of local income. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$55,371
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,465
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$429,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,778
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,024
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,324
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$2,835
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
70,002
Latest estimate
Median Age
31.9 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,607
Per month
Avg Home Value
$515,067
Census ACS
January Avg
33°F
July Avg
79°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
28.1
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
77.4%
What is the cost of living index for Passaic?
The cost of living index for Passaic is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Passaic?
The median gross rent in Passaic is $1,465 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Passaic?
The median household income in Passaic is $55,371 per year.
What is the median home value in Passaic?
The median home value in Passaic is $429,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Passaic?
Air quality data for Passaic is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Passaic?
Tax data for New Jersey is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
