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Paramus, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Bergen County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
26,500
Population
2,536/sq mi density
$139,707
Median Income
$55,503 per capita
$736,000
Home Value
$1,012,734 Zillow
$2,845
Median Rent
37.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
166
Violent Crime/100K
3,473 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$139,707 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$736,000 home value, $2,845/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
166 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$736,000
161% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$2,845/mo
145% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.7%
25% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,900
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$736,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$1,012,734
Median Sale Price
$1,079,000
Median List Price
$1,274,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.7%
Owner-Occupied
18.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,599/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,759/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,132/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,658/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,005/mo
Census median rent:
$2,845/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
87 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
11
Price Drops
9.6%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$469
Active Inventory
52
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
81.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $736,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,012,734 |
| Median Sale Price | $1,079,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,274,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $469 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $2,845 |
| FMR Studio | $1,599 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,759 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,132 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,658 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,005 |
Market
| Days on Market | 87 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 9.6% |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Active Inventory | 52 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $469 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 81.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,900 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 37.7% |