Paramus, NJ

Living in Paramus

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Bikeability 64
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Walkability 48
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Commute 23
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Public Transit 75
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Affordability 3
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 92
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Hospitals 12
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Colleges 73
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Schools 85
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Residents

27k Population +419 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
49% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
81% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over13%

Diversity

Asian28%
Black3%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate21%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household81%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$128k Median Household Income +$23k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty
35  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more24%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Sales and office30%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation11%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$600k Median Home Value +$5.6k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.9k Median Monthly Rent +$561 (2010–19)
81% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 195936%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K46%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas89%

Crime

Violent Crime in Paramus

United States45
New Jersey50
New York Metro Area43
Bergen County9

Property Crime in Paramus

United States48
New Jersey32
New York Metro Area27
Bergen County16

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 9
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 40 4 5
Apr 51 4 1
May 60 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 73 4 0
Sep 65 5 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Paramus

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding63
Tornado3
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Paramus, NJ

Private Schools

Private Schools near Paramus, NJ

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David Gregory School
1 miles, SE
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The Frisch School
1 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Paramus, NJ

Hospitals

Hospitals near Paramus, NJ

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Valley Hospital
3 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Paramus, NJ

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Laguardia Airport
16 miles, SE
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