Paterson, NJ
Population 157,660 · New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ MSA. Moving to or from Paterson? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
157,660
Cost of living (RPP)
112.563
Annual avg temp
53°F
Typical home
$528,882
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $53,766 |
| Median age | 33.3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $335,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,457/mo |
| Avg household size | 3.17 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 112.563 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 127.018, goods 110.261, services 148.616. Source: BEA, New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Local CPI-U (all items): 356.169 as of March 2026. YoY +4.0%. Source: BLS.
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
53°F
January low
22°F
July high
87°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation —. Station: LITTLE FALLS, NJ US (3.9 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$528,882
ZHVI YoY
+5.0%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$2,054/mo
ZORI YoY
+7.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
Total employment (MSA)
9,495,240
Median wage (annual)
$59,390
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 1,165,200 | $50,760 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 806,590 | $46,160 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 755,900 | $44,800 |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 755,280 | $37,670 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 725,930 | $100,940 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
Newark, NJ 16 mi · 24 min Jersey City, NJ 20 mi · 28 min Elizabeth, NJ 21 mi · 32 min Yonkers, NY 25 mi · 36 min New York, NY 27 mi · 49 min Allentown, PA 89 mi · 1h 52m Philadelphia, PA 96 mi · 2h 8m Springfield, MA 148 mi · 3h 16m Worcester, MA 183 mi · 3h 56m Providence, RI 188 mi · 4h 1m