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Compare Newark to Paterson

This post compares Newark, New Jersey to Paterson, New Jersey across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Newark (city) Paterson (city)
Population 282,803 147,890
Income (median) $35,240 $31,725
Home Value (median) $222,800 $235,500
White 25% 29%
Black 50% 27%
Asian 1% 3%
With Kids 36% 42%
Age (median) 33 33
Rentals 77% 73%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Newark or Paterson?
A: Newark has a larger population count than Paterson: 282803 compared with 147890 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Newark or in Paterson?
A: Incomes are on average higher in Newark.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Newark or Paterson?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Newark.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Newark does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 77% for Newark versus 73% for Paterson.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Newark may include: Paterson, Jersey-City, and Elizabeth.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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