ZIP 07501 — Housing & Real Estate

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 07501 in Paterson city, NJ, a household would need roughly $84,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,955. That is about 106% above the local median household income ($40,699), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.