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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 · estimate
45
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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