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Is Paterson, NJ Safe to Buy? Home Safety Score 65/100

Score 65/100 · Risk: moderate-high · Home Safety Grade C · Updated

Paterson has moderate-to-high risk. Several risk factors require careful evaluation.

Score data: EPA SDWIS, EPA PFAS monitoring, EPA Radon Zones, EPA Air Quality Index Last verified:

For homeowners in Paterson, the repair investment here carries a proportionally contained equity footprint.

Home Safety Grade

ZIPs Over Lead Limit

0.73%

A/V Share of Claim-Record ZIPs

Zone 2

Radon (Moderate)

AQI (Good)

$793

Est. Remediation

0.3%

Equity Trap Ratio

What is a home safety score?

Home Safety Score model 4.0.0 combines EPA SDWIS identity plus accepted ECHO SDWA lifecycle-based water compliance, UCMR5 PFAS, EPA radon zone, and annual AQI with complete coverage. Paterson scores 65/100 with a "moderate-high" risk level.

Remediation Cost Breakdown

Estimated costs to address safety issues for a typical home in Paterson:

Filtration $193

Pfas $600

Cost ranges are estimates based on national averages. Actual costs vary by property. Get 3 quotes before proceeding.

Per-ZIP Home Safety Scores

Safety scores vary across Paterson's 14 ZIP codes.

ZIP Code	Score	Grade
07501	65	C	View report →
07502	65	C	View report →
07503	65	C	View report →
07504	65	C	View report →
07505	65	C	View report →
07513	65	C	View report →
07514	65	C	View report →
07522	65	C	View report →
07524	65	C	View report →

Home Safety Overview

Paterson, New Jersey has moderate-to-high risk for homebuyers. The average home safety score is 65/100 across 9 ZIP codes. Several risk factors require careful evaluation during due diligence.

Safety Score Card

A composite view of Paterson's key risk indicators:

Risk Factor	Value	Assessment
Water Compliance	4 EPA violations across 9 direct ZIP records	Recorded violations
Lead Risk	0.0024 mg/L	Low risk
Flood Risk	73% of claim-record ZIPs have A/V-family dominant recorded rated zones	Historical claims evidence
Radon	Zone 2 (Moderate)	Moderate risk
Air Quality	AQI 34 (Good)	Low risk

Cost to Fix: Remediation Breakdown

Estimated costs to address safety issues for a typical home in Paterson:

Component	Estimated Cost
Filtration	$193
Pfas	$600
Total (low estimate)	$496
Total (mid estimate)	$793
Total (high estimate)	$1K

Cost ranges are estimates based on national averages and local data. Actual costs vary by property condition, contractor, and scope of work. Get 3 quotes before proceeding.

Per-ZIP Home Safety Scores

Home safety varies across Paterson's ZIP codes. Lower scores indicate more risk factors:

ZIP Code	Safety Score	Grade
07501	65	C
07502	65	C
07503	65	C
07504	65	C
07505	65	C
07513	65	C
07514	65	C
07522	65	C
07524	65	C

Paterson vs. Nearby New Jersey Cities

How Paterson's overall risk compares to similar cities in New Jersey:

City	Home Safety Grade	Flood Claims	Population
Paterson	C	1,339	157,626
Lakewood	B	21	136,784
Toms River	B	5,011	129,706
Edison	C	219	107,270

Homebuyer Safety Checklist for Paterson

Before purchasing a home in Paterson, New Jersey, complete these checks:

Water Quality

Request the latest Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) from the water utility
Test tap water for lead, bacteria, and nitrates ($20-$50 for DIY kit)

Radon

Conduct a radon test ($15-$30 for short-term kit, $150-$300 for professional)
Paterson is in Radon Zone 2 (Moderate risk) - testing is strongly recommended

Flood Risk

Check the property's FEMA flood zone at msc.fema.gov
Ask about flood history and past insurance claims
Review the claims-only zone evidence: 73% of ZIPs with NFIP claim records have A/V-family dominant recorded rated zones. This does not replace an address-level FEMA map check.

Lead Paint & Pipes

For homes built before 1978: request lead paint disclosure
For homes built before 1986: inspect plumbing for lead solder and pipes
85% of Paterson homes built before 1986 - pipe inspection recommended

General

Check for carbon monoxide detectors on every level
Inspect for visible mold, water stains, or musty odors
Verify the home's connection to a regulated public water system

Data Sources

Water quality: EPA SDWIS
Lead: EPA Lead and Copper Rule
Flood: FEMA NFIP
Radon: EPA Radon Zones
Air quality: EPA AirNow
Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25077
Remediation costs: National cost model (EPA, Census, FEMA data)

Source reporting periods vary. See each cited source for its publication schedule.

Water Quality Map: Paterson, NJ

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paterson safe to buy a home?

Paterson has a moderate-high measured-score rating (average: 65/100). Review the four model components and the separate contextual risks before purchasing.

What is the home safety score for Paterson?

Paterson has a Home Safety Score of 65 out of 100 under model 4.0.0, combining water compliance, PFAS, radon, and annual AQI with complete coverage.

How much does remediation cost in Paterson?

The estimated average remediation cost for a typical home in Paterson is $793. This includes potential costs for water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood-proofing based on local risk factors.

What is the equity trap ratio in Paterson?

The equity trap ratio in Paterson is 0.3%, which measures remediation costs as a percentage of median home value. This is low - remediation costs are a small fraction of home value.

Is radon a concern in Paterson?

Paterson is in EPA Radon Zone 2 (Moderate risk). This is a moderate risk zone - testing is recommended especially for basement-level living.

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