Urban Centre · Passaic County

Homes for Sale in Paterson, NJ

America's first planned industrial city — diverse, historic, and affordable.

Median Home Price

$340,000

Population

159,000

County

Passaic

Known For

Great Falls National Historical Park, silk city heritage, diverse food scene

Living in Paterson, NJ

Paterson is one of New Jersey's most historically significant cities, founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1792 as the nation's first planned industrial city. The Great Falls of the Passaic River — now a National Historical Park — powered the mills that made Paterson the "Silk City" of America, and the city's industrial heritage is preserved in its remarkable collection of 19th-century mill buildings and worker housing.

The real estate market in Paterson offers excellent affordability relative to the broader Bergen and Passaic County markets, with a diverse mix of Victorian row houses, two- and three-family homes, and single-family properties. The city's large and diverse population supports a vibrant food scene, particularly along Market Street, which is celebrated for its Middle Eastern and Latin American restaurants.

With NJ Transit bus and rail connections to New York City and a growing interest from buyers priced out of neighbouring communities, Paterson represents solid value in the northern New Jersey market. Reach out to Homes in New Jersey to explore available properties.

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