PatersonNew Jersey
Paterson is the largest city in and the county seat of Passaic County, in the North Jersey region of the U.S. state of New Jersey.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Paterson
Set in the northeastern part of New Jersey, Paterson is a mid-size city counting 160,463 people who proudly call it home. It ranks as the 3rd largest city in New Jersey.
Officially, Paterson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.41 square miles, giving it one of the denser urban centers in the region at roughly 19,080 residents per square mile.
What Makes Paterson Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in New Jersey (#3 statewide).
- The only place in America named Paterson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Big-city energy: 19,080 people per square mile.
- Positioned in northeastern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Paterson
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Paterson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Paterson
- Alexander Hamilton Academy
- Alternative High School
- College Achieve Paterson Charter School
- Community Charter School of Paterson
- International High School
- John F. Kennedy High School
- Joseph A. Taub School
- New Roberto Clemente
- Paterson Arts and Science Charter School
- Paterson Charter School for Science and Technology
- Paterson P-TECH High School
- Paterson STEAM High School
- Philip's Academy Charter School of Paterson
- Students Transitioning and Achieving Real Success
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- St Joseph'S University Medical Center Inc ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating)
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.