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Northside

Northside

$399,994 Average Value
$289 Average Price per Sq Ft
4 Homes For Sale

Northside’s multi-family housing under a mile from downtown Paterson

Just across the river from downtown Paterson, Northside is a residential neighborhood that maintains its upbeat urban vibe thanks to its walkability and abundance of multi-family housing. Instead of high-rise condos, however, Northside is full of houses split into units. Shared backyards mean that a few stereotypically suburban pastimes are popular in the neighborhood. “A lot of people are outside a lot of the time in the summer, barbecuing,” says Francis Sullivan III, a Realtor in Paterson at Howard Hanna Rand Realty who has sold in the area for five years. “If I show houses in the summer, there’s a ton of people.”
Northside features leafy streets and bridges connecting its homes to downtown Paterson.
Northside features leafy streets and bridges connecting its homes to downtown Paterson.
Northside has classic multi-family houses with porches that invite neighbors to chat.
Northside has classic multi-family houses with porches that invite neighbors to chat.
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Two- to four-family houses on sidewalk-lined streets

Northside’s New Englanders and colonials sit close together and often come right up to the sidewalk, lacking front yards. Many smaller two- or three-family houses are split into units based on floors, with each level serving as its own unit. There are a few larger four-family houses. While investors do buy and manage houses in the neighborhood, Sullivan says that it’s also common for people to live in the multi-family house they’ve bought while renting out its other units. “If it’s a two-family and they can afford a house, they can get assistance by having someone rent a second floor or third floor,” he says. Depending on size and condition, these houses can generally cost between $320,000 and $730,000.
Northside displays colorful New Englander homes with gables and classic multi-family layouts.
Northside displays colorful New Englander homes with gables and classic multi-family layouts.
Dutch Colonial architecture in Northside stands out with gambrel roofs and broad porches.
Dutch Colonial architecture in Northside stands out with gambrel roofs and broad porches.
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A few restaurants and bodegas, more options in downtown Paterson

Northside's handful of restaurants includes Caribbean Station Restaurant and Tropical Juice Bar. In addition to various smoothies and juices, Tropical Juice Bar offers food and is known for its empanadas. There are a few bodegas in Northside, but the closest grocery store is Super Supermarket, just across the river at the edge of downtown Paterson. Located a mile or less from most parts of Northside, the busy downtown has a wide variety of restaurants and shops.
Northside’s Caribbean Station Restaurant offers flavorful island dishes in a cozy setting.
Northside’s Caribbean Station Restaurant offers flavorful island dishes in a cozy setting.
El Nuevo Bodegon in Northside offers groceries and essentials with friendly neighborhood service.
El Nuevo Bodegon in Northside offers groceries and essentials with friendly neighborhood service.
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The Great Falls Festival, smaller annual celebrations

Nearby Paterson has several annual events, including the Great Falls Festival. The celebration features live music, carnival rides, food and local vendors, plus a fireworks show after dark. Smaller events, such as the two-day Jamaica Day Carnival, involving plenty of food and live music, are also common in Paterson.

Career preparation at Eastside High School

Northside belongs to the Paterson Public School District, which Niche gives a C-minus. Children can attend schools like Dale Elementary School, which earns a C and teaches pre-kindergarten through second grade, and Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School of Science & Technology, which has a C-minus and teaches first through eighth grade. Eastside High School has a C-minus and offers cosmetology, marketing, automotive and JROTC courses in its Career & Technical Education program.
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School in Paterson has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Rev. Dr. Frank Napier Jr. School in Paterson has a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1.
Eastside High School in Paterson serves over 2,000 students in grades 9-12.
and surrounding areas.
Eastside High School in Paterson serves over 2,000 students in grades 9-12. and surrounding areas.
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Small parks in Northside, a quick drive to Paterson Great Falls

A handful of small parks dot Northside. Cobb Park has a large, disability-accessible playground, while Hillford Park has a baseball field and a playground with a splashpad where kids can cool off in the summer. Less than 2 miles away, the 52-acre Paterson Great Falls National Historic Park has a pedestrian bridge crossing right through the mists of its 77-foot waterfalls.
Northside’s Cobb Park has a playground with bright slides where children play with a beach ball.
Northside’s Cobb Park has a playground with bright slides where children play with a beach ball.
Northside visitors head to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park for scenic views.
Northside visitors head to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park for scenic views.
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A 10-minute drive to highways and the hospital

Northside’s streets are mostly residential. Interstate 80 and state Route 19 are both on the other side of Paterson’s downtown, but it only takes about 10 minutes to reach them. St. Joseph's University Medical Center, the nearest hospital, is 2 miles away—also about a 10-minute drive.

Flooding risk for homes closer to the Passaic River

Floods have historically been a problem in Northside. The Passaic River, which borders the neighborhood on two sides, can overflow following heavy rain. Homes within several blocks of the river are in designated FEMA flood zones, meaning they have a higher risk of flooding. Although they aren’t a yearly occurrence, hurricanes or tropical storms also occasionally pass over Paterson, bringing heavy rain and high winds. Past hurricanes, including Hurricane Ida in August 2021, have caused extensive flooding and led to occasional evacuations of Northside.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Newark Liberty International

28 min drive

Bus

Holsman St & Stout St

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Belmont Ave & Oxford St

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West Broadway & Cliff St

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Presidential Blvd 260' E Of West Broadway

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Haledon Ave & North 2nd St

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Haledon Ave & Holsman St

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West Broadway & Presidential Blvd

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Northside US
Homicide 8 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 7 4
Robbery 8 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Northside Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$349,500
Median Sale Price
$365,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$350,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
16%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$289

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
161
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1895
Months of Supply
2.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,033
Above the national average
1,927
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
5,445

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
12,911
Median Age
32
Population under 18
31.8%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.9%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$37,776
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,767

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
75.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
9.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
1.5%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
14''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

76 / 100

Good Transit

Transit Score®

56 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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