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Paterson
City in New Jersey, United States
Overview
Paterson is a historic industrial city in northern New Jersey, home to the impressive Paterson Great Falls and a richly diverse population. Its neighborhoods blend local heritage, lively cultures, and architectural landmarks, making it an interesting spot for both history buffs and food lovers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New Jersey
Population
159,732
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.92°, -74.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,690
Local Cost
$1,700
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
80
English
97
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-28.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1239 mm
Internet Speed
297 Mbps
Upload
56 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
29
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
4
Parks
23
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CDW
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 31 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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