Name: 1st Ward
Address: Paterson

About the neighborhood

1st Ward offers a variety of housing options, including duplexes, apartments, and single detached homes with two or three bedrooms. This neighborhood provides convenient access to a range of businesses and grocery stores, especially along Washington Street. Residents benefit from proximity to both public and private primary and secondary schools, ensuring educational choices nearby. Its relaxed atmosphere makes it a peaceful place to reside, complemented by well-maintained green spaces like Paterson Great Falls, which are easily accessible. The community also supports commuting by bicycle, and a network of bus lines connects many locations to public transit. Major highways are within easy driving distance.

Characteristics

Transportation

People who want to reside in a compact area will enjoy the very pedestrian-friendly character of 1st Ward; meeting daily needs is straightforward without the use of a vehicle, and there are also a good number of businesses in proximity. 1st Ward is also reasonably bike-friendly. Public transit riders may have limited choices in this part of the city as a result of the service's low frequency. Nevertheless, commuters can rely on the Paterson on the Port Jervis Line and Main/Bergen County Line. There are around 10 bus lines passing through the community, and bus stops are not very far-removed from most homes. However, 1st Ward is a fairly convenient part of Paterson for driving. The majority of homes for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the nearest highway, such as Dr Martin Luther King Freeway.

Services

House buyers will value the proximity to primary as well as high schools, which are within a short distance from most homes for sale in 1st Ward. Residents benefit from public and private schools at both the elementary and high school level. When it comes to food, house buyers in this part of the city will be pleased to learn that a general and a specialty grocery store is always only a very short distance away. Moreover, there are over 100 restaurants and around 10 cafes to experience in 1st Ward. It is also a short trip to a very good variety of clothing stores, for example along Main Street.

Character

1st Ward has a character that appeals to a fairly diverse group of people. 1st Ward is quiet overall, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue, although there are still several noisier sections, especially close to Dr Martin Luther King Freeway or the railway line. However, parks, like West Side Park and Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, are very well-situated and there are approximately 30 of them nearby for residents to check out, which makes them easy to access. Lastly, although the atmosphere is not the liveliest in this area, the vibe can still be quite dynamic around its main streets, and with its a few nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly5.4

Arteries nearby, but traffic congestion and parking problems are possible

Cycling friendly5.0

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly8.8

Most day-to-day needs are within a few minutes' walk

Transit friendly4.8

Transit is available for most trips

Restaurants8.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Groceries9.2

Exceptional variety of groceries within a few minutes' walk