At a Glance
Median Income
$139,707
$55,503 per capita
Home Value
$736,000
Zillow: $1,012,734
Median Rent
$2,845/mo
37.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
3,473/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.2%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.0%
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Paramus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paramus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paramus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paramus residents earn a median household income of $139,707 , which is 86% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,503. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paramus is $736,000 , 161% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,012,734. Median rent is $2,845/month, with 37.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Paramus reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,473/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
50.2% of adults in Paramus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paramus has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population26,500
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density2,536/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$139,707
Per Capita$55,503
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
B+
Home Value$736,000
Rent$2,845
Ownership81.7%
Zillow$1,012,734
Housing Units8,900
Rent Burden37.7%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property3,473/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault129/100K
Burglary91/100K
Health
Obesity23.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation52 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+17.8%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations40
Libraries63
Did You Know?
Paramus was founded in 1922.
The median home in Paramus was built in 1961.
21.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
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