Paramus is a vibrant suburban community in Central Bergen County. The town is home to over 8,300 households and offers a range of amenities. Occupying over 10.5 square miles, Paramus is the 2 nd largest municipality in Bergen County. Its proximity to New York City makes it an ideal spot for commuters, while its suburban lifestyle makes it attractive to those who wish to escape the bustle of city life.
Homes in Paramus are primarily single-family, with styles ranging from Tudor and Cape Cods to Colonials to Modern Luxury New Construction.
Paramus is only 15 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan and 8 miles west of the Upper West Side. Often referred to as “the Crossroads of Bergen County” because it is crossed by New Jersey Route 4, New Jersey Route 17, and the Garden State Parkway.
Home to Bergen Community College, Bergen County Zoo, Van Saun County Park and four golf courses (Arcola Country Club, Paramus Golf and Country Club, Ridgewood Country Club and Orchard Hills Country Golf Course). Residents can enjoy access to the outdoor town pool consisting of 3 pools (main pool, pool for younger swimmers and a separate baby pool), snack stand and grassy recreational area with playground.
With five Elementary Schools, two Middle Schools, and a highly rated High School, Paramus students receive top notch educations. Home of the Little League Champions for 2011, Paramus offers a strong sports and recreation program for all to enjoy.
From upscale boutiques and luxury brands to fine dining, Paramus has an excellent selection of stores and restaurants. Garden State Plaza is a premier indoor mall with luxury retailers and services. The mall provides valet parking, high-end shopping, and personal styling services for a comfortable and top-notch experience. Shoppers can explore luxury brands like Versace, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Burberry. The mall also has many upscale restaurants, a movie theater, and social events. The Capital Grille is a luxury steakhouse known for its dry-aged steaks and extensive wine list. Another well known and popular Paramus eatery is Biagio’s Ristorante and Banquette Hall, offering Italian classics for almost 40 years.
Paramus has a Whole Foods grocery store, Shop Rite, Trader Joes and many more specialty grocery stores easily accessible to all residents.
Paramus’ history dates to the colonial era, with its unique name coming from the Lenape word for “land of wild turkeys.” This creative place name is commemorated by a large metal statue of a wild turkey at the Paramus Park Mall, a hard-to-miss sight. Visited by George Washington on several occasions, Paramus has existed since before the Revolutionary War and evolved from a farming community into a New York City suburb following the opening of the George Washington Bridge in 1931 and the post-World War II suburbanization of America.
Strong schools, low taxes, proximity to NYC and a shoppers meca make Paramus a perfect place to call home.
26,650 people live in Paramus, where the median age is 50 and the average individual income is $51,858. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Paramus has 8,354 households, with an average household size of 2.98. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Paramus do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 26,650 people call Paramus home. The population density is 2,551.5 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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