Is Paterson, NJ dangerous? (prices, move, place)

[SilkCity0416]

Originally Posted by millsan1

I wouldn't fly a plane low over Paterson

Uh, acutally, you shouldn't fly a low plane anywhere. I mean, Obama found that out the hard way, didn't he?

[Mz. Boss]

I've lived in Paterson my entire life and I am 27 years old. I do not have any children and I have a great career. I feel well accomplished with what I have achieved. As mentioned from various people every city has crime. My advice is mind your business, do your own thing and you'll be fine… PATERSON IS NOT A DUMP!!!!! There are a few people like Edison Winter and Stoic Crying who give Paterson a bad reputation. I wonder what they were doing to feel this way lol.

[ZLegge]

Originally Posted by cf77

Uh oh here comes an argument of whos area is tougher. Please lets all just agree Trenton , Paterson, Camden, Newark, Jersey City, Irvington, East Orange etc.. are all dangerous no need to argue whos the toughest.

Congratulations, you just named every big city in New Jersey. You must be from a suburb lol. Too afraid to come out of your house to see them yourself? I bet youd be impressed, especially with your state's capitol.

[sammiejsizzle]

does anybody know how bad dover street is?? its off cedar street

[Mightyqueen801]

I take the Main Line to work. At Paterson station, this group of Black women gets on. They wear business clothes and they laugh and talk up a storm about their kids and school and other people and whatever. Haven't seen one pull out a crack pipe or an Uzi yet.

[SilkCity0416]

Originally Posted by sammiejsizzle

does anybody know how bad dover street is?? its off cedar street

Not a big fan of that area. Too close to Madison and Market Street. Also, the BLVD., is a few blocks away.

[ansky]

How is the area around Presidential Blvd? Is that considered to be a bad part of Paterson?

[ReluctantGardenStater]

Originally Posted by ZLegge

Congratulations, you just named every big city in New Jersey. You must be from a suburb lol. Too afraid to come out of your house to see them yourself? I bet youd be impressed, especially with your state's capitol.

To be honest, I've been to every place listed (although only once in Camden - that was enough) and pretty much all of NJ's big cities sadly are dumps. You really can't argue that Trenton, Paterson, Camden, Newark, Jersey City, Irvington, and East Orange aren't high-crime areas with high levels of poverty and major social problems.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by ansky

How is the area around Presidential Blvd? Is that considered to be a bad part of Paterson?

I think that's where the junkyards are.

[rider80]

I spent many years in Paterson, truly it is a $hithole, but it does have its nice areas. I have never had a problem with walking on the streets at night or during the day.