Housing Market
Passaic County is appreciating at 5.8% year over year with homes selling at 103.5% of asking. The market splits dramatically: Paterson and Passaic City offer urban density under $400K, while Wayne and Little Falls command suburban premiums above $600K. West Milford and Ringwood provide mountain-lake living from $400-650K — a lifestyle that costs double in Connecticut. The county's bilingual market creates unique opportunities for agents who can serve both English and Spanish-speaking buyers.
Compare Towns
16 municipalities sorted by median price
| Town | Median Price | Schools | To NYC | Tax Rate | Est. Annual Tax | Walkability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne | $650,000 | 8/10 |
45 min
Bus to NYC
|
2.23% | $12,345 |
22
|
| Ringwood | $580,000 | 7/10 |
60 min
Drive to Wayne
|
2.23% | $11,456 |
8
|
| North Haledon | $550,000 | 7/10 |
40 min
Bus to Wayne
|
2.34% | $11,234 |
22
|
| Totowa | $525,000 | 7/10 |
35 min
Bus to NYC
|
2.34% | $10,234 |
35
|
| Little Falls | $520,000 | 7/10 |
35 min
Bus to NYC
|
2.45% | $10,567 |
52
|
| Clifton | $500,000 | 6/10 |
30 min
Bus to Port Authority
|
2.78% | $9,456 |
58
|
| Hawthorne | $480,000 | 7/10 |
38 min
Bus to NYC
|
2.67% | $9,234 |
55
|
| Woodland Park | $460,000 | 6/10 |
35 min
Bus to NYC
|
2.45% | $9,567 |
32
|
| Pompton Lakes | $450,000 | 6/10 |
45 min
Bus to Wayne
|
2.56% | $9,876 |
55
|
| West Milford | $430,000 | 7/10 |
70 min
Drive to Wayne
|
2.56% | $9,890 |
5
|
| Wanaque | $420,000 | 6/10 |
50 min
Drive to Wayne
|
2.45% | $9,123 |
18
|
| Passaic | $420,000 | 4/10 |
30 min
Bus to Port Authority
|
3.12% | $7,234 |
82
|
| Bloomingdale | $400,000 | 6/10 |
55 min
Drive to Wayne
|
2.56% | $9,123 |
28
|
| Haledon | $400,000 | 5/10 |
40 min
Bus to Paterson
|
2.89% | $7,890 |
58
|
| Paterson | $380,000 | 4/10 |
40 min
Bus to Port Authority
|
3.34% | $6,789 |
78
|
| Prospect Park | $370,000 | 5/10 |
38 min
Bus to Paterson
|
3.01% | $7,123 |
62
|
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Town Profiles
Wayne
$650,000Morris County-adjacent township with excellent schools and Willowbrook Mall. Wayne Valley and Wayne Hills HS both top-rated. Dey Mansion (Washington's headquarters). Terhune Memorial Park. Family-oriented suburban hub.
Ringwood
$580,000Mountain borough at the NY border. Ringwood State Park with Skylands Manor. Shepherd Lake and Wanaque Reservoir. Larger lots with elevation and views. Lakeland Regional HS. Nature-focused living an hour from NYC.
North Haledon
$550,000Hillside borough with elevation and views. High Mountain Park Preserve for hiking. Manchester Regional HS. Residential character with larger lots than neighboring Haledon. Growing families moving up from Paterson.
Totowa
$525,000Small borough with industrial-turned-commercial zone. Riverview Drive along the Passaic River. Totowa PAL sports programs. Passaic Valley HS. Quiet residential streets near Route 46 shopping.
Little Falls
$520,000Compact township on the Passaic River with Great Notch views. Downtown revival with restaurants. Passaic Valley HS. Affordable alternative to neighboring Montclair and Totowa. Improving property values.
Clifton
$500,000Passaic County's largest city with 90,000 residents. Allwood, Richfield, and Styertowne neighborhoods each have distinct character. Main Avenue commercial corridor. Clifton HS. Diverse and affordable with excellent highway access.
Hawthorne
$480,000Blue-collar borough with strong community pride. Goffle Brook Park. Hawthorne HS with active sports programs. Lafayette Avenue downtown. Affordable family-friendly alternative to neighboring Glen Rock and Fair Lawn.
Woodland Park
$460,000Formerly West Paterson — renamed in 2009. Garret Mountain Reservation overlook with Manhattan views. Passaic Valley HS. Mix of single-family and condos. Quiet residential feel near major highways.
Pompton Lakes
$450,000Lakefront borough on Pompton Lake with public beach. Downtown Wanaque Avenue shops. Pompton Lakes HS. Annual Fourth of July fireworks. Compact and walkable. Affordable lakefront living.
West Milford
$430,000NJ's largest municipality at 80 square miles. Greenwood Lake, Clinton Reservoir, and multiple swimming lakes. Abram S. Hewitt State Forest. West Milford HS. Mountain-lake lifestyle at half the price of northern Bergen.
Wanaque
$420,000Reservoir township at the base of the Ramapo Mountains. Wanaque Reservoir is one of NJ's largest. Lakeland Regional HS. Haskell section has small-town village feel. Outdoor recreation access.
Passaic
$420,000Dense urban city on the Passaic River. 72% Hispanic population — the heart of NJ's Latin community. Third Ward businesses and restaurants. Passaic HS. Walkable with strong public transit. Affordable urban living close to NYC.
Bloomingdale
$400,000Small borough at the Norvin Green State Forest border. Butler High School. Sloan Park. Affordable entry to western Passaic County. Hiking and mountain biking at the doorstep. Under 8,000 residents.
Haledon
$400,000Historic working-class borough. American Labor Museum (Botto House) from the 1913 Paterson Silk Strike. Manchester Regional HS. Compact, affordable, and culturally significant. Growing Turkish community.
Paterson
$380,000Silk City — NJ's third-largest city and birthplace of American industry. Great Falls National Historical Park (77-foot waterfall). Massive Dominican, Peruvian, and Arab communities. Historic mill district redevelopment. Deep value with cultural richness.
Prospect Park
$370,000Tiny borough of 6,000 with the most affordable homes in Passaic County. Haledon Avenue commercial strip. Manchester Regional HS. Dense, walkable, and transit-accessible. First-time buyer territory.
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