Paterson City Property Records in New Jersey
Paterson property records show ownership, block/lot identifiers, assessed values, tax billing, sales history, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents tied to real estate in Paterson, New Jersey. Users can access assessment and tax information through The City of Paterson Tax Assessor’s Office and The City of Paterson Tax Collector’s Office. Recorded legal instruments—such as deeds, mortgages, discharges, and liens—are maintained by The Passaic County Clerk’s Office. Countywide assessment data and tax appeal-related information may be available through The Passaic County Board of Taxation and the New Jersey Association of County Tax Boards. For court-related property matters, such as foreclosures or judgments, users may search records through New Jersey Courts. Public records requests can also be made under the New Jersey Open Public Records Act through the appropriate municipal or county records custodian.
Paterson Property and Community Statistics
What Are the Crime Rates
The Crime Rates section shows reported crime in Paterson. It covers reported violent crimes such as murder, robberies, and assaults, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.
The reported counts for Paterson are 10 murders, 393 robberies, and 1,093 assaults. Property crimes total 3,736, including 572 burglaries and 811 motor vehicle thefts.
Users can use this data to see how many incidents of each crime type were reported in Paterson and compare violent crimes with property crimes across the categories. The section presents raw incident counts rather than per-resident figures.
What Is the Population Profile of Paterson
Paterson's racial and ethnic composition is led by Hispanic residents, who make up 63% of the population (99,018 people). Black residents are the second-largest group at 23% (36,776 people), followed by White residents at 8% (12,327 people). The data also includes Asian residents at 5% (7,558 people), residents of Two or More Races at 0.69% (1,086 people), Other Race at 0.56% (884 people), Pacific Islander residents at 0.00% (6 people), and American Indian residents at 0% (0 people).
Paterson, Ratings Compared Across New Jersey 
Paterson's community ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, from nightlife and walkability to schools and jobs. The three highest-rated categories are Nightlife (A+), Access to Bars (A+), and Walkability (A+). Other notable ratings include Commute (A), Diversity (A), Public Schools (D+), Housing (D-), and Jobs (D-). The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Paterson.
How Educated Is Paterson
Paterson's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (43%), Below High School (24%), and Some College (12%). The data also includes other available education levels: Bachelor Degree (10%), Associate Degree (5%), Masters Degree (2%), and Doctorate (0.34%).
When Were Homes Built
Paterson's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during Before 1939 (33%), followed by 1940 - 1959 (27%) and 1960 - 1979 (19%). The data also includes other available construction periods: 1980 - 1999 (11%) and 2000 - Present (10%).
How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?
Paterson's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (37%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (30%) and 1 Bedroom (17%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories: No Bedrooms (7%), 4 Bedrooms (6%), and 5 or More Bedrooms (3%).
What Is the Average Age
Paterson's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are Under 10 (16%), 25 - 34 (15%), and 35 - 44 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups: 65 Plus (12%), 45 - 54 (12%), 10 - 17 (12%), 55 - 64 (11%), and 18 - 24 (10%).
Property Market Trends at Paterson
Paterson's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $335,400. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,457 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Paterson's dynamic real estate landscape.