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Paterson, NJ — ZIP 07502

Population: 17,158 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 07502 (Paterson, NJ) is $540,309 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $567,000 after a median 51 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$540,309

Typical home value

+4.3%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$540,309
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+137.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$540,309
House Price Index (state)
447.4 (+4.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$567,000
Median list price
$548,500
Median price per sqft
$381
1-year sale-price change
+8.0%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
22
For-sale inventory
27
Sale-to-list ratio
104.3%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
8

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,772/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,987/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,282/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,771/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,497/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
John F. Kennedy High School, Joseph A. Taub School, School 5, School 19, School 27

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Very High · strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A08
NFIP flood claims on record
431
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 30% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
3
Nearest Superfund site
Fair Lawn Well Field (3.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
13.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
92
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
370
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
500,728
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
438,556

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (1 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Essex County Airport (CDW) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (8 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
127
Hospitals include
GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -, SILVER HILL HOSPITAL INC, HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,875 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
80.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.6%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
73.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
149,128
Average weekly wage
$1,193
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
585

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 07502State medianUS median
Typical home value$540,309$575,446$288,527
Median sale price$567,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days42 days51 days
Median annual property tax$10,001$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 07502?
$540,309.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07502?
$567,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07502?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07502?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,282/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07502?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 07502 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 07502. 431 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A08. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07502?
Risk to homes is higher than 30% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 07502?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07502?
3 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fair Lawn Well Field, 3.5 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 07502?
5 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 07502 walkable?
Walkability index: 15.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07502?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07502?
Regional Price Parity: 108.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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