City of Paterson, New Jersey

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Information on Paterson, Passaic County

MapLocation markerWelcome to our dedicated page for Paterson, located in the state of New Jersey, Passaic County. Here, you will find detailed information about this city, including its geographical location, population data, administrative services, and local resources.

This page provides essential details such as the city hall's contact information, including its address, office hours, and ways to reach out via phone or email, making it easier for you to access city-related services. Additionally, we offer useful insights into key local services, including hospitals, schools, parks, and other points of interest in Paterson, Passaic County.

You can also explore up-to-date demographic statistics, learn about the city's history and unique features, and find answers to frequently asked questions regarding services and procedures.


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Paterson city HALL, Passaic County

Paterson city Hall's addressPaterson Paterson Municipal Building
155 Market Street
Paterson NJ 07505
United States
Phone number of Paterson city Hall+1 973-321-1235
Paterson, NJ emailNot available
Paterson official websitepatersonnj.gov
Mayor of PatersonAndre Sayegh
Passaic County, New Jersey: Vital Records Paterson vital records
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Common questions about Paterson

What county is Paterson NJ in?

Paterson, NJ is located in Passaic County

Where is Paterson, New Jersey ?

Paterson is located in Passaic County, in the northern part of New Jersey, United States. It is situated along the Passaic River and is approximately 15 miles northwest of New York City. Paterson is also near other significant municipalities such as Newark to the south and Clifton to the southeast.

What is the cost of living in Paterson NJ ?

Paterson administrative division

Paterson building department, NJ

If you need to request a building permit in Paterson, NJ, you'll want to start by visiting the Division of Community Improvements, located at the Paterson City Hall. This office is responsible for issuing permits for various construction projects, including new construction, renovations, and other structural changes. To ensure a smooth application process, it's a good idea to contact the office directly to get up-to-date information on the costs involved and the expected processing times, as these can vary based on the specifics of your project. With the right information in hand, you'll be better prepared to navigate the permitting process efficiently.
OfficePaterson Division of Community Improvements
CityPaterson
StateNew Jersey
Address125 Ellison Street, Paterson, NJ 07505
Phone973-321-1232
Websitehttps://www.patersonnj.gov/community-improvements

Demography of Paterson

Name of Paterson inhabitants (demonym)Not available
DateCurrent valueClassed by Region/Country
Population159 732 inhabitants (2020)3 / 162
Population density in PatersonNot available

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List of Passport Facilities in Paterson, NJ

Where to apply for a passport in Paterson, NJ? There are 1 passport offices in Paterson, try one of these:
Name Street Phone number
PASSAIC COUNTY CLERK401 GRAND STREET9732253690

Top 3 most popular banks in Paterson

There are 17 bank branches in Paterson.
PNC Bank, National Association is the most popular bank in Paterson with 4 branch offices, followed by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with 4 branch offices and then Bank of America, National Association with 2 branch offices.

Find below all bank branches in Paterson:

Bank's name Number of branch offices Service Type
PNC Bank, National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Wells Fargo Bank, National Association4Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Bank of America, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
TD Bank, National Association2Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Oritani Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office
Valley National Bank1Full Service Brick and Mortar Office

Paterson administrative numbers

Paterson city code3457000
Paterson town phone area code201
Paterson city postcode07501, 07505, 07508, 07514, 07522, 07524, 07533, 07538, 07543, 07544

Toponymy and translation of Paterson

Arabic: باترسونBulgarian: ПатерсънPersian: پترسون
Japanese: パターソンKazakh: ПатэрсонKorean: 패터슨
Russian: ПатерсонSerbian: ПатерсонUkrainian: Патерсон
Chinese: 帕特森  

Transportation modes in Paterson

Airport
Essex County Airport 6.8 miles
Teterboro Airport 7 miles
Newark Liberty International Airport 15.4 miles

Paterson territory

Paterson areaNot available
Paterson altitude112 Altitude feet
Geographical coordinatesLatitude: 40.9147
Longitude: -74.1628
Latitude: 40° 54' 53'' North
Longitude: 74° 9' 46'' West
Time zone
UTC -5:00 (America/New_York)
Summer time : UTC -4:00
Winter time : UTC -5:00
Local time
Natural parksPaterson isn't part of a natural park

What is Paterson close to?

Nearby cities include: Prospect Park, Haledon, Elmwood Park and Woodland Park
Prospect ParkProspect ParkFair Lawn
Prospect ParkNeighbouring townsElmwood Park
Woodland ParkElmwood ParkElmwood Park
Prospect Park 2 milesHaledon 2.1 milesElmwood Park 2.4 miles
Woodland Park 2.4 milesFair Lawn 2.8 milesHawthorne 2.9 miles
Totowa 3.2 milesSaddle Brook 3.3 milesNorth Haledon 3.6 miles
Clifton 3.6 milesGlen Rock 3.7 milesGarfield 3.7 miles
Rochelle Park 4.2 milesLittle Falls 4.2 milesPassaic 4.4 miles
Wayne 4.8 milesLodi 4.9 milesWallington 5.2 miles
Maywood 5.3 milesRidgewood 5.3 milesParamus 5.3 miles

Distance between Paterson and other main cities and towns

New York City : 16 miles closestLos Angeles : 2440 milesChicago : 701 miles
Houston : 1419 milesPhoenix : 2135 milesPhiladelphia : 85 miles
San Antonio : 1581 milesSan Diego : 2423 milesDallas : 1369 miles
San Jose : 2542 milesFort Worth : 1396 milesAustin : 1510 miles
Jacksonville : 844 milesColumbus : 462 milesIndianapolis : 637 miles
Distances are calculated as the crow flies

Elementary schools in Paterson

Alexander Hamilton Academy

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 563

Charles J Riley School 9

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 846

Community Charter School of Paterson

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 892

Dale Avenue

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 341

Dr. Hani Awadallah School

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 647

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Educational Complex

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 665

Edward W Kilpatrick

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 3
Students : 405

John P. Holland Charter School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 207

Newcomers

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 4, Highest grade : 8
Students : 256

Norman S Weir

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 293

Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 1
Students : 59

Rev Dr Frank Napier Junior School

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 2, Highest grade : 8
Students : 456

Roberto Clemente

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 335

School 1

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 285

School 10

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 607

School 12

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 521

School 13

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 545

School 14

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 241

School 15

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 673

School 16

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 708

School 18

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 1018

School 19

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 376

School 2

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 593

School 20

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 498

School 21

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 751

School 24

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 846

School 25

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 571

School 26

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 569

School 27

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 6
Students : 825

School 28

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 488

School 29

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 290

School 3

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 434

School 5

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 699

School 6

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 519

School 8

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 505

Urban Leadership Academy

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 4
Students : 141

Young Mens Academy

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 3, Highest grade : 7
Students : 70

Middle schools in Paterson

Don Bosco Academy

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 744

New Roberto Clemente

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 573

School 7

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 5, Highest grade : 8
Students : 253

High schools in Paterson

Garrett Morgan Academy

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 179

International High School

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 477

Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 278

School Of Architecture And Construction Trades

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 540

School Of Buisiness Technology

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 621

School Of Culinary Arts Hospitality And Tourism

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 775

School Of Earth And Space Science

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 207

School Of Education And Training

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 540

School Of Government & Public Administration

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 797

School of Health Science

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 273

School Of Information Technology

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 773

School Of Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 631

Stars Academy

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 89

Alternative schools in Paterson

Alternative High School

District of Paterson Public School District
Lowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 179

College Achieve Paterson Charter School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 9

Paterson Arts and Science Charter School

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 9
Students : 566

Paterson Charter School for Science/Technology

Lowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1068

Private schools in Paterson

Compassion House Outreach Mnstry &chrstan Educ Center

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7
Students : 36

Dr Fh Lagarde Senior Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 7
Students : 74

Madison Avenue Baptist Academy

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12
Students : 132

St Gerard Majella School

Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 8
Students : 175

World heritage site close to Paterson city

Statue of Liberty

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