Paterson
A community guide to Paterson in New Jersey, los Estados Unidos.
- Population
- 159,732 residents
- Region
- New Jersey
- Country
- los Estados Unidos
- Coordinates
- 40.9168, -74.1718
Economy and services
The economy of Paterson reflects a diversified urban economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in New Jersey. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of New Jersey and los Estados Unidos. Businesses based in Paterson draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Paterson sits at approximate coordinates 40.9168 latitude and -74.1718 longitude within New Jersey. The terrain and natural features around Paterson reflect those typical of its part of los Estados Unidos, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider New Jersey road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Paterson typically involves the regional road network of New Jersey or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse los Estados Unidos. Local routes link Paterson to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of New Jersey. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Paterson.