How Does Paterson, NJ Spend Tax Money?
Paterson, NJ spends $16,110 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.5B. Top spending categories: Parks & Recreation ($349/person), Highways & Roads ($168/person), Fire Protection ($142/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (64/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.5B |
| Per Capita Spending | $16,110 |
| Total Revenue | $1.0B |
| Total Debt | $0 |
| Population | 157,864 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 64/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Parks & Recreation$349/person
Highways & Roads$168/person
Fire Protection$142/person
Health$138/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.