Paramus, NJ Area Guide

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Ranks better than 82% of areas Follow

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Paramus Area Facts

Paramus has a Livability Score of 82_/100, which is considered exceptional
Paramus crime rates are 78% higher than the New Jersey average
Cost of living in Paramus is 39% higher than the New Jersey average

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What do the locals think about Paramus?

Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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I love Shopping, Dining, and Living in Paramus, NJ! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I moved to Paramus, NJ 10 years ago, and I love it! It literally has everything going for it. Employment opportunities in the area are strong. Many of the largest companies are nearby, including Nabisco, Mercedes-Benz, Sharp, Sony, and many more. Paramus is only minutes from New ...Read More York City and upstate New York. The public school system is excellent, and there are several private schools here as well. Beautiful homes abound in the best areas in Paramus.

There is always something to do in Paramus! The shopping malls are incredible! All of my favorite department stores are here. There are two multiplex cinemas, the Paramus Golf Course, coffee shops, electronic stores, home goods stores, and more. I love that there is no sales tax on clothing in Paramus! There are several hundred places to eat in Paramus. The restaurants and bars are open late. It's easy to catch a game, listen to some music, and enjoy a late night dinner or cocktail! Read Less

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A+ Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Paramus? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

Parks

Petruska Park

Sirianni Park

Faber Park

Constitution Grove Park

Paramus' Veterans Memorial Park

Oradell Swim Club

George W Hodgins Stadium

Fireman's Park

Entertainment

Thomas Kinkade

Paramus Historic Museum

Bergen County Zoological Park

Bergen County Zoological Park

AMC Garden State 16

Hiram Bauvelt Wildlife Art Museum

Washington Township Cinemas

School House Museum

Food & Drink

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Shake Shack

Everything Bagel

Bagel Stop

Dunkin' Donuts

Panera Bread

Chick-fil-A

Sarku Japan

A+ Commute

Is public transit available in Paramus? Of all people who commute, 10.4% take public transportation in Paramus.

Drive to Work

69%

8% lower than the US average

Take Public Transit

10%

5% higher than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

1% lower than the US average

F Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Paramus? The cost of living in Paramus is 168/100 - which is 39% higher than New Jersey.

68% more expensive than average

21% more expensive than average

National cost of living index

B- Crime

What is the crime rate in Paramus? Paramus crime rates are 3,110, which are 78% higher than New Jersey

3,110 per 100k people

36% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

36% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Paramus? The median income in Paramus is $130,273 which is 77% higher than New Jersey.

Median household income

$130,273135% higher than the US average

Income per capita

$49,84367% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

26% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Paramus a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

New Bridge Medical Center

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy

Doctors

A.G. Portfolio, M.D., P.A.

PM Urgent Care

ENT and Allergy Associates

A- Housing

What are Paramus home prices? Paramus home prices are $614,900 - which is 94% higher than New Jersey

Median home value

$614,900233% higher than the US average

Median rent price

$2,503164% higher than the US average

30% higher than the US average

A+ Schools

Does Paramus have good schools? The Paramus graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than New Jersey

High school grad. rates

9% higher than the US average

School test scores

41% higher than the US average

Student teacher ratio

33% lower than the US average

A+ User Ratings

Is Paramus a good place to live? Paramus has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.

Overall user rating

2 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

1 total surveys