The Town FilesParamus, New Jersey
Borough in Bergen County · population 26,698 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $813,900
- Household income
- $144,349
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 49.1
Paramus is a borough of 26,698 people in Bergen County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $813,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better transit than 88% of New Jersey towns, more vibrant than 86% of New Jersey towns, better for young professionals than 76% of New Jersey towns.
How Paramus ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Paramus is worth $813,900, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $144,349, which is more affordable than 11% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $3,032 a month. 82.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Paramus | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $813,900 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $3,032 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $144,349 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.6% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Paramus
| People | Paramus | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51.8% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 3.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 31.3% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 30.8 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 94.6% |
Weather in Paramus
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F. About 46.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.2 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 29 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 89 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paramus since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 15, 1970 about 8.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 7, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 8, 2021.
Severe weather in Bergen County since 1996
Bergen County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Bergen County
Bergen County had 438,240 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $80,639 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Paramus itself the ACS puts it at 7.7%.
Public schools in Paramus
19 public schools with 4,857 students, about 8.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramus High School | 9-12 | 1,125 | 10.4 |
| East Brook Middle School | 5-8 | 592 | 11.2 |
| West Brook Middle School | 5-8 | 517 | 9.4 |
| Ridge Ranch Elementary School | K-4 | 343 | 12.7 |
| Applied Technology High School | 9-12 | 324 | 18.0 |
| Memorial Elementary School | PK-4 | 295 | 12.3 |
| Parkway Elementary School | PK-4 | 294 | 10.9 |
| Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus | 9-12 | 277 | 5.9 |
| Autistic Continuum | PK-12 | 211 | 3.6 |
| Stony Lane Elementary School | K-4 | 201 | 10.6 |
| Midland Elementary School | K-4 | 193 | 9.7 |
| Deaf and Hard of Hearing Continuum | PK-12 | 147 | 6.4 |
Towns near Paramus
- Oradell, NJ2.1 mi · 8,244 people · home $737,800
- River Edge, NJ2.2 mi · 12,049 people · home $660,300
- Fair Lawn, NJ2.6 mi · 34,927 people · home $564,700
- New Milford, NJ2.8 mi · 16,923 people · home $580,400
- Washington, NJ2.8 mi · 9,285 people · home $664,000
- Rochelle Park, NJ2.8 mi · 5,814 people · home $498,500
- Glen Rock, NJ3.0 mi · 12,133 people · home $856,900
- Maywood, NJ3.1 mi · 10,080 people · home $533,500
Paramus questions
Is Paramus, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Paramus scores better for retirees than 50% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 39%. 26.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.1).
How much does a house cost in Paramus?
The median owner-occupied home in Paramus is valued at $813,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $144,349, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is $3,032 a month.
What is the weather like in Paramus?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 25.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.3 inches of precipitation a year and 30.2 inches of snow.
Does Paramus get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Paramus since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 15, 1970. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)