Paramus, New Jersey

Population 26,455

Paramus is located in Bergen County, NJ. The population is 26,455, making Paramus the 7th largest city in Bergen County.

There are 18 public schools in Paramus with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Paramus is very low , and there are 3 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Paramus is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Paramus property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Paramus include Oradell, River Edge and Fair Lawn.

Paramus Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 44.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 47.6%

Crime Rate

31.89% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 91
  • Violent Crimes: 166
  • Robbery: 30
  • Burglary: 91
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

91.63% Lower than national avg.
  • 3 offenders in Paramus
  • 1.13 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

177 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 177

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • New Jersey unemployment average: 3.7%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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18 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 18 K-12 public schools in Paramus, NJ and 15 private schools. Homefacts rates Paramus's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
15 Private Schools

Absorbent Mind Montessori Academy

Alpine Learning Group

Ben Porat Yosef

Children's Country Day School

David Gregory School

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4 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Paramus, NJ

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17 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Paramus, NJ issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Paramus, NJ issued 25 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 25 permits, 23 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,571
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,884
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,209
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,747
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,424

Zip Codes

07452 07607 07652 07653 07661 07662 07676

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Environmental Hazards

177 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Paramus, NJ has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Paramus, NJ is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Paramus, NJ is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 32.03°
  • February 34.97°
  • March 43.98°
  • April 54.5°
  • May 64.08°
  • June 72.51°
  • July 78.8°
  • August 75.82°
  • September 69.23°
  • October 56.72°
  • November 46.72°
  • December 37.47°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Paramus, NJ

Earthquakes
Paramus, NJ has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Paramus, NJ has a moderate risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Paramus, NJ has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Paramus, NJ has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Paramus, NJ: $101,793

Unemployment

Unemployment in Paramus is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.7% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 22.28%
White Collar - 77.72%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Christopher Christie
  • Sen. Cory A. Booker
  • Sen. Robert Menendez

City Representatives

  • Scott Garrett

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

4 Cemeteries view all

1 FCC Tower view all

5 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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