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Paterson, NJ — ZIP 07513

Population: 11,576 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 07513 (Paterson, NJ) is $587,806 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $730,000 after a median 64 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$587,806

Median home value

+5.6%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$587,806
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
10-year appreciation
+134.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$587,806
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$730,000
Median list price
$650,000
Median price per sqft
$320
1-year sale-price change
+27.0%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
Sale-to-list ratio
103.5%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+1.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,630/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,860/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,130/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,600/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,320/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
School 16, School 24, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Educational Complex

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
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
4
Nearest Superfund site
Fair Lawn Well Field (2.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.8 in
Annual snowfall
12.3 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
104
Days with Unhealthy air quality
4
Highest AQI recorded (year)
199

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
463
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
654,111
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
585,133

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
21
Nearest national park
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park (2 mi)
National parks include
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, General Grant National Memorial
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Teterboro Airport (TEB) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
69
Hospitals include
HACKENSACK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER, PALISADES MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,875 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Housing built before 1970
78.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.8%
Median annual property tax
$10,001
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
68.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
146,196
Average weekly wage
$1,150
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

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

How it compares

ZIP 07513State medianUS median
Median home value$587,806$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$730,000$555,000$325,000
Median days on market64 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 median home value in ZIP 07513?
$587,806.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 07513?
$730,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 07513?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 07513?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,130/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 07513?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coldWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 07513 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 07513?
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 07513?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 07513?
4 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Fair Lawn Well Field, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 07513?
3 schools (3 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 07513 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 07513?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 07513?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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