Passaic, New Jersey
About Passaic
Passaic, NJ is a thriving city located in northeastern New Jersey, home to 70,722 residents as of the latest Census estimates. It ranks as the 10th largest city in New Jersey.
Officially, Passaic is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.13 square miles, giving it one of the denser urban centers in the region at roughly 22,595 residents per square mile.
📰 Passaic News Today
- Friends, family say goodbye to 10-year-old Milian Dula, who drowned in Passaic River ABC7 New York · Aug 18
- 1 child found dead in Passaic River search, officials say CBS News · Jul 30
- Passaic River water rescue: Search continues for missing 10-year-old girl after boy's body recovered ABC7 Los Angeles · Jul 31
- Search for 10-year-old girl in Passaic River ongoing FOX 5 New York · Jul 30
- Boy may have saved sister's life before being swept away by Passaic River in New Jersey, mayor says 6abc Philadelphia · Jul 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Passaic Unique
- A top-25 city in New Jersey by population (#10 of 323 incorporated places).
- Big-city energy: 22,595 people per square mile.
- Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 70,722.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Passaic
- Banana King
- Ooka Sushi Hibachi Lounge — sushi
- Boathouse Cafe
- China Star Kitchen — chinese
- Lakeview Bagels & Deli
- Los Pericos
- Mama Elena's — dominican
- Ming Feng — chinese
- Oriental Garden — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Brighton Asylum · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Passaic
- Armory Park reviews ★
- Carnie Bragg Memorial Park reviews ★
- Colonel Johnson Park reviews ★
- Delawanna Memorial Park reviews ★
- Dunney Park reviews ★
- Gregory Manor Park reviews ★
- Legion Park reviews ★
- Liberty Crossing Park reviews ★
- Lowry Park reviews ★
- Main Ave Park reviews ★
- Main Mall Park reviews ★
- Plaza Garibaldi reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Passaic
- Abraham Lincoln School Number 24
- Casimir Pulaski School No. 8
- Daniel F. Ryan Elementary School No. 19
- Mario Drago School No. 3
- Martin Luther King Jr. School No. 6
- Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering
- Passaic Arts and Science Charter School
- Passaic Gifted and Talented Academy School No. 20
- Passaic High School No. 12
- Passaic Preparatory Academy
- Sallie D. Gamble School No. 7
- Sonia Sotomayor School #21
- Thomas Jefferson School No. 1
- Vincent Capuana School No. 15
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- St Mary'S General Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.