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Moving to Passaic, NJ
$599,000Median listing price
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About Passaic
Passaic (locally "puh-SAYK") is a city in southeastern Passaic County with a 2020 census population of 70,537, the state's 16th-most-populous municipality (Wikipedia). Settled in 1678 as Acquackanonk Township and named from the Lenape "pahsayèk," it sits on the Passaic River north of Newark and is among the most densely populated U.S.
Home prices in Passaic
The median listing price in Passaic is $599,000.
Top places in Passaic
- Main Avenue downtown commercial district
- Passaic Park neighborhood and rail station
- Passaic Bus Terminal
- St. Mary's Hospital (photo: 2010 SMH Main Facility)
- Route 21 corridor
- The six Passaic River bridges in the city
- Neighborhood shopping along Main Street and Broadway
Passaic FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Passaic, NJ?
The median listing price in Passaic is $599,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Passaic, NJ?
Commute details vary by neighborhood.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.