Independent Living Communities in Passaic, New Jersey

CaringScore for Passaic, NJ

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Passaic was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Passaic.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 3.5, Passaic rates below average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Passaic. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Passaic, NJ

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Passaic, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Passaic is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 4.9, Passaic is on par with the national average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults. At just 177.2 physicians per capita, Passaic trails the national average by 19.6 percent. Passaic trails the national average in geriatricians per capita by 23.1 percent, with 1, and closely matches the national average in specialists per capita, with 18.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Passaic is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Passaic is 78.8 years -- 1.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Passaic's environmental health -- trails the national average by 63.6 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Passaic, NJ	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	177.2	220.5
Geriatricians	1	1.3
Cardiologists	8.6	7.7
Oncologists	2.9	3.5
Orthopedists	5.7	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Passaic, NJ

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Passaic, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Passaic is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 2, the costs associated with independent living communities in Passaic are generally more expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Passaic. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Passaic to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Passaic indexes at 38.0 percent higher than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 15.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing is 67.0 percent more expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Passaic, NJ
Aggregate Index	138
Healthcare Index	115
Housing Index	167
Food Index	133
Utilities Index	148
Transportation Index	111

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Passaic, NJ

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Passaic. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Passaic is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 3.4, Passaic rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 206 days each year in Passaic, which is about average in the U.S. With an average temperature of 23°F in January, winters in Passaic tend to be similar to other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 87°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Passaic is 100.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate index is 4 of 10, which is in line with the national average. At $39,055 per year, the population of Passaic earns a lower than average median household income. Passaic has an unemployment rate of 12.90 percent, roughly 41.8 percent higher than the national average. And about 8.40 percent of the population in Passaic is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 36.2 percent.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Passaic	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	4.9	136.1
Libraries	4.5	18.8
Places of Worship	53.6	220.5
Public Transit	5195.7	110.4
Grocery Stores	242.2	97.7
Pharmacies	16.2	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65