Paramus, NJ Neighborhood Information
Neighborhood Facts
Town History
On April 4, 1922, the Borough was incorporated. It is a residential community and a retail center for the surrounding region. Located here are several large retail shopping malls and a community college.
Paramus occupies 10.573 square miles, 6,767 acres. It is the second largest among 70 municipalities in Bergen County.
General Information
| Town Name: |
Paramus |
| City Hall: |
Paramus Borough Hall |
| Address: |
1 Jockish Square, Paramus NJ 07652 |
| Phone Number: |
201-265-2100 |
| Land Area: |
|
| Distance to NYC: |
15 miles |
| Town Website: |
http://www.paramusborough.org |
| Library Website: |
http://www.bccls.org |
| Water Service: |
|
| Gas & Electric: |
P.S.E.&G. |
Demographics
Quick Facts
| Population: |
27,487 |
| Population Density / Mile: |
2,622 |
| Median Age: |
48.04 |
| Number of Households: |
9,029 |
| Average Household Size: |
2.916 |
| Households with Children: |
2,857 |
| Median Household Income: |
$130,594 |
Population
| Population: |
27,487 |
| Population Density / Mile: |
2,622 |
| Change in Population Since 2010: |
6.42% |
| Male Population: |
13,484 |
| Female Population: |
14,003 |
| Median Age: |
48.04 |
Population - Age Range
| 0-4 years: |
1239 |
| 5-9 years: |
1125 |
| 10-14 years: |
1349 |
| 15-19 years: |
1642 |
| 20-24 years: |
1870 |
| 25-29 years: |
2010 |
| 30-34 years: |
1533 |
| 35-39 years: |
1197 |
| 40-44 years: |
1018 |
| 45-49 years: |
1252 |
| 50-54 years: |
1861 |
| 55-59 years: |
2237 |
| 60-64 years: |
2304 |
| 65-69 years: |
2033 |
| 70-74 years: |
1645 |
| 75-79 years: |
1198 |
| 80-84 years: |
902 |
| 85+ years: |
1072 |
Households
| Number of Households: |
9,029 |
| Average Household Size: |
2.916 |
| Households with Children: |
2,857 |
| Households without Children: |
4,430 |
| Family Households: |
7,286 |
| Non-Family Households: |
142 |
Marital Status
| Never Married: |
6571 |
| Now Married: |
13446 |
| Separated: |
172 |
| Widowed: |
2260 |
| Divorced: |
1325 |
Income
| Median Household Income: |
$130,594 |
| Average Household Income: |
$157,877 |
| Per Capita Income: |
$52,722 |
| Average Total Household Expenditure: |
$77,297 |
Median Income By Age
| Under 25 years: |
$37,500 |
| 25-44 years: |
$177,378 |
| 45-64 years: |
$151,764 |
| Over 64 years: |
$71,793 |
Household Income by Dollar Range
| $0-$10,000 |
166 |
| $10,000-$15,000 |
92 |
| $15,000-$20,000 |
176 |
| $20,000-$25,000 |
264 |
| $25,000-$30,000 |
180 |
| $30,000-$35,000 |
240 |
| $35,000-$40,000 |
161 |
| $40,000-$45,000 |
194 |
| $45,000-$50,000 |
201 |
| $50,000-$60,000 |
411 |
| $60,000-$75,000 |
475 |
| $75,000-$100,000 |
900 |
| $100,000-$125,000 |
848 |
| $125,000-$150,000 |
925 |
| $150,000-$200,000 |
1580 |
| $200,000-$250,000 |
1244 |
| $250,000-$500,000 |
532 |
| $500,000 up |
441 |
Education
| Educational Climate Index: |
5 |
|
1 = Low, 5 = High
The Community Educational Index chart is based on the U.S. Census Bureau's Socioeconomic Status (SES) elements. Factors used in creating the index are income, educational achievement, and occupation of persons within the selected ZIP code. Since this index is based on the population of an entire Zip code, it may not reflect the nature of an individual school.
|
Level of Education
| No High School: |
817 |
| Some High School: |
815 |
| High School Grad: |
4169 |
| Some College: |
3167 |
| Associate Degree: |
1218 |
| Bachelors Degree: |
6468 |
| Graduate Degree: |
3609 |
Employment
White Collar vs. Blue Collar
| White Collar: |
73 |
| Blue Collar: |
27 |
Geography
| Annual Precipitation: |
45.11 |
| Average January Low Temperature: |
19.5 |
| Average January High Temperature: |
37.7 |
| Average July Low Temperature: |
64.4 |
| Average July High Temperature: |
85.5 |
Pollution Index (Avg. = 100)
| Carbon Monoxide |
104 |
| Lead |
71 |
| Nitrogen Oxide |
156 |
| Ozone |
69 |
| Particulate Matter |
104 |
| Air Pollution |
101 |
Amenities
| CATEGORIES |
| Attractions - Recreation |
52 Locations |
| Automotive Services |
62 Locations |
| Banks - Financial |
220 Locations |
| Eating - Drinking |
140 Locations |
| Farm - Ranch |
5 Locations |
| Government - Public |
12 Locations |
| Health Care Services |
501 Locations |
| Hospitality |
15 Locations |
| Organizations - Associations |
63 Locations |
| Personal Services |
811 Locations |
| Pet Services |
5 Locations |
| Shopping |
570 Locations |
| Travel |
31 Locations |
Schools
| East Brook Middle |
Elementary |
| Memorial |
Elementary |
| Midland School |
Elementary |
| Paramus High |
Secondary |
| Parkway |
Elementary |
| Ridge Ranch |
Elementary |
| Stony Lane |
Elementary |
| West Brook Middle |
Elementary |
|
Additional Photos
Neighborhood content provided by Onboard Informatics
Copyright © 2024 Onboard Informatics. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
