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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Nova Ramirez

Best apartments in Paramus under ?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but You can expect to pay around $2,845 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Thoughts? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in ne...

7 replies 23 upvotes housing
loving_henry86

Is Paramus still affordable?

OK so I've been here for 12 years and Median household income is $139,707, which feels pretty solid for the area. The weather takes some getting used to.

3 replies 12 upvotes housing
Kinsley W.

Relocating to Paramus, NJ -pros and cons?

Hey everyone, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Paramus sits at 166.3 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,500 people. Homes are going for about $736,000 on average. Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the commu...

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Luca Martinez

Studio apartments in Paramus -options?

I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $736,000 on average. Household incomes average around $139,707 in Paramus. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,500 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Let me know your...

2 replies 28 upvotes housing
nyc_mia

What I wish I knew before living in Paramus

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $736,000 on average. Median household income is $139,707, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What would you do?

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Connor Brown

Just moved to Paramus, any tips?

OK so Median household income is $139,707, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Zoey

Things that make Paramus unique

Hey folks, Just moved here 5 months ago and Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $736,000 on average. Rent is about $2,845/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,845 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. The school sy...

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Ava Taylor

Is it worth buying in Paramus?

First post here. Born and raised here. Rent is about $2,845/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for Paramus? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I thi...

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raleighrunner2025

What surprised you most about Paramus?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from San Diego and Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Traf...

4 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Thomas Harris

Is it worth buying in Paramus?

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Paramus sits at 166.3 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Thomas Harris

Best industries in Paramus right now

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $139,707, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,500 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a g...

9 replies 17 upvotes jobs
Rylee Garcia

Why I chose Paramus over bigger cities

Hey, Median household income is $139,707, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $736,000, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Paramus sits at 166.3 per 100K. Homes are going for about $736,000 on average. The school system varies a lot by...

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Zoey

Pros and cons of Paramus after 12 years

OK so I'm retired and Average temperature is around 55--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot o...

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Ethan Stewart

How are the schools in Paramus?

OK so We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Paramus sits at 166.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $736,000, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,845/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene whi...

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Connor Brown

Thinking about relocating to Paramus from Houston

So, Homes are going for about $736,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Paramus sits at 166.3 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Anna Rivera

Is Paramus good for remote workers?

My partner and I are Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,500 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a ver...

2 replies 5 upvotes jobs
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