State rank#9 of 21
Smallest county521,012 residentsBergen County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 34031
Passaic County, New Jersey
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population521,012
Household income$87,522
Unemployment5.3%
Life expectancy78.4 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Passaic County has 521,012 residents and ranks #9 by population among New Jersey county equivalents. Median household income is $87,522. The annual-average unemployment rate is 5.3%. Its clearest relative strength is median gross rent. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within New Jersey
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Passaic County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Passaic County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median gross rent.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $459,500 median home value and $1,621/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $87,522, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Passaic County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median gross rent, life expectancy, and median home value. College attainment is 30.9% and life expectancy is 78.4 years.
Potential advantages
- Median gross rent: $1,621/mo, rank #10 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Life expectancy: 78.4 years, rank #10 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
- Median home value: $459,500, rank #12 of 21 available New Jersey counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Poor or fair health: 21.4%, rank #20 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Uninsured: 12.3%, rank #20 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 30.9%, rank #19 of 21; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within New Jersey
Rank and range use only counties in New Jersey with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$87,522
$87,522; below the state county median of $100,869.
State rank #17 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$459,500
$459,500; above the state county median of $434,600.
State rank #12 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,621/mo
$1,621/mo; below the state county median of $1,623/mo.
State rank #10 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
5.3%
5.3%; above the state county median of 4.4%.
State rank #16 of 21 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
30.9%
30.9%; below the state county median of 39.1%.
State rank #19 of 21 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
78.4 years
78.4 years; above the state county median of 78.4 years.
State rank #10 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
21.4%
21.4%; above the state county median of 14.8%.
State rank #20 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
12.3%
12.3%; above the state county median of 6.8%.
State rank #20 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,926 residents
1 per 1,926 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,396 residents.
State rank #16 of 21 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 556 residents
1 per 556 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 393 residents.
State rank #16 of 21 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Passaic County FAQ
Is Passaic County a good place to live?
Passaic County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median gross rent, life expectancy, and median home value. College attainment is 30.9% and life expectancy is 78.4 years.
What should I know before moving to Passaic County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $459,500 median home value and $1,621/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $87,522, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Passaic County?
Passaic County has 521,012 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Passaic County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 34031; the parent state FIPS is 34.
What is the median household income in Passaic County?
The ACS median household income is $87,522.
How much does housing cost in Passaic County?
Housing benchmarks are $459,500 median home value and $1,621/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $87,522, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Passaic County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 5.3%.
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Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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