Moving to Passaic: a practical guide
Housing and what it costs
Rentals dominate the entry point — two-bedrooms in Passaic Park typically run $2,400–$3,000/month, and single-family homes in the frum core generally trade in the $550K–$850K range, well below comparable Bergen County housing. The Clifton side of the community often gives you more house for the money. Figures are approximate as of mid-2026 — use the apartment search above for live listings.
Picking a block
The walkable core is Passaic Park: the blocks around Terhune Avenue, Brook Avenue, Aycrigg Avenue, and upper Main Avenue put you within reach of most shuls and the kosher strip. Young families tend to start in the garden apartments and multi-families near Brook Ave and buy within the same grid a few years later. Pick the shul first and the block second — the map above shows what’s actually near each listing.
Kosher and daily life
Aisle One Kosher covers the full weekly shop, Main Avenue has a growing restaurant row, and the PCK supervises local establishments. For anything missing, Monsey and Brooklyn are each about 30–40 minutes away.
Schools
Yeshiva Gedola of Passaic anchors the learning community, and the town supports a full ladder of mosdos — cheders, Bais Yaakovs, and mesivtos — plus Modern Orthodox options in nearby Bergen County. Popular schools fill early; start the process as soon as you’re serious about the move.
Commuting
One of Passaic’s biggest selling points: NJ Transit buses run from the neighborhood to Port Authority in roughly 35–50 minutes, and the Passaic rail station connects to Hoboken and PATH for downtown. Drivers reach the George Washington Bridge in about 25 minutes off-peak via Route 3 or Route 21.