Cities / New Jersey / Passaic
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 1 Passaic neighborhoods we score (average 60/100), 0 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness and 1 call for more care, especially after dark. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
60
Caution
Neighborhoods scored
1
0 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 0
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 1
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 1 safest neighborhoods in Passaic
Best things to do in Passaic
- Stroll around the scenic duck pond and historic residential streets of Third Ward Park
- Explore the dense Latin American food corridor along Main Avenue and Broadway
- Visit the historic architecture and synagogues in the tree-lined Passaic Park neighborhood
Getting around Passaic
Transit
- NJ Transit operates the Main Line train via Passaic Station, connecting directly to Hoboken and Secaucus Junction, alongside frequent NJ Transit bus lines like the 190 directly into the Port Authority Bus Terminal in NYC.
Biking & trails
- Passaic lacks dedicated municipal bike share systems, and on-street cycling infrastructure is minimal due to narrow, heavily trafficked roadways, though nearby riverfront parks provide limited recreational riding.
Parking
- Street parking is notoriously difficult and heavily permit-regulated on residential streets, while downtown meters and municipal pay lots offer affordable but competitive daytime spaces ($1–$2 per hour).
Recent news
All Passaic neighborhoods by safety score
Passaic safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Passaic?
Passaic scores highest at 60/100.
Is Passaic safe to walk at night?
In the 0 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. In the 1 orange or red areas, stick to busy, lit streets or take a ride after dark.
Which Passaic areas should visitors be careful in?
Our lowest-scoring areas are Passaic (60). Visit in daylight and stay on the main streets.
How does VibeLoco score Passaic neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.