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Paramus’s story
104 years in pictures
6 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1922Paramus is settled
ParamusNJ
A town of 26,568, settled in 1922. A typical home worth about $1.08M.
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Population
26,568
+1.4% since 2010
Typical home
$1.08M
+9.2% in a year
Household income
$144K
median
Median age
49.1
years
Jobs based here
40,424
A job hub
What makes Paramus stand out
The 3 things Paramus does most differently from other towns.
College town
Bergen Community College calls Paramus home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Paramus’s report card
Housing$1.08M86% above the NJ typical homeHealthAHealthier than 93% of U.S. townsSchoolsB+Beats 72% of NJ districtsOutdoors18 mi#54 for trails in NJCommute11 miHalf of commuters travel lessSafetyC−Less crime than 16% of U.S. townsClimate87°/23°Summer high · winter low · 33″ snowHazards48/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
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Weather
Forecast →72°
Clear
H 84° · L 59°
Local news
All →- Paramus BOE Reviews Multi-Million, Ongoing PHS Woodshop HVAC & Renovation ProjectTAPinto · Oct 1
- 'Inspiring' backers in Paramus raise $400K to fight pancreatic cancerBergen Record · Oct 1
- Paramus EMS Heroes Recognized for Life-Saving EffortsTAPinto · Sep 30
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Paramus. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Paramus home is worth about $1.08M
The typical Paramus home is worth about $1,079,000, up 9.2% in a year, 86% above the New Jersey typical home.
$1.08MZillow home value
Typical home value
Paramus$1.08M
New Jersey$580K
Market temperature
83
days on market
101.6%
sale-to-list price
+9.2%
value change, 1 year
15
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns
Paramus beats the New Jersey average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
AHealth Grade
32 measures vs. New Jersey
18 better12 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Paramus | NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 4.1% | 7% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.6% | 12.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 7.5% |
Valley Hospital
0 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
67th
percentile among NJ towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Schools
Paramus’s public schools outperform 72% of New Jersey districts
The public schools Paramus’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 72% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Ranch Elementary School | K–4 | 338 | A− |
| Parkway Elementary School | PK–4 | 297 | B |
| Memorial Elementary School | PK–4 | 289 | A− |
| Stony Lane Elementary School | K–4 | 223 | B+ |
| Midland Elementary School | K–4 | 200 | A− |
| Yeshivat Noam School Private | PK–8 | 837 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within NJ on state tests and graduationAll 28 schools →
Outdoors
10.1% of Paramus is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 20 parks and preserves.
#54for trails in NJ
10.1%
conserved · 676 of 6,688 acres
18 mi
of trails · 1.7 per sq mi
#199
most walkable in NJ
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Saddle River County Park | 3.4 mi | 195 |
| 2. Van Saun County Park | 1.6 mi | 41 |
| 3. Petruska Park | 0.4 mi | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Work & commute
About one in eight working residents works right in Paramus
Most working residents leave Paramus for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are New York (20%), Hackensack (4%) and Newark (3%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
12%work in town
Where working residents work
In Paramus12%
New York20%
Hackensack4%
Newark3%
Jersey City2%
11 mi
median commute distance
40,424
jobs based in Paramus
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 16% of U.S. towns
Paramus reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 84% report less.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Paramus0.3
New Jersey2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Paramus39
New Jersey12.7
U.S.15.5
16th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
7th
percentile among NJ towns
9
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,046
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Paramus has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 23°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–42°
Spring41–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall46–65°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 15
typical last frost
+2.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesHurricanes
140
paid flood claims since 1978
12
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
A job hub
Every workday, about 38,876 people come to Paramus for work
Where Paramus’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
40,424jobs based in Paramus
12%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
6 places in Paramus on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Paramus
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, US
Paramus (English pronunciation: /pəˈɹæːməs/ ) is a borough in the central portion of Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. A suburban bedroom community of New York City, Paramus is located 15 to 20 miles (24 to 32 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan and approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Upper Manhattan. The Wall Street Journal characterized Paramus as "quintessentially suburban". The borough is also a major commercial hub for North Jersey (home to Garden State Plaza and various corporate headquarters). As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 26,698, an increase of 356 (+1.4%) from the 2010 census count of 26,342, which in turn reflected an increase of …
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1922
- Population
- 26,698
- Area
- 11 sq mi
- Elevation
- 49 ft
- ZIP code
- 07652, 07653
Paramus’s neighbors
9 towns share a border with Paramus.
Fair LawnRiver EdgeRidgewoodHackensackWashingtonOradellRochelle ParkMaywoodEmersonParamus
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