Paramus borough, New Jersey
Paramus borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Paramus borough is a geographic entity located in Bergen County, New Jersey. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 26,723. The land area covers 10.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 26,723 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.1 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 8,464 | ±365 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 8,813 | ±352 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 8,464 | ±365 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 349 | ±153 |
| Median Home Value | $813,900 | ±$22,884 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3,032 | ±$340 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $144,349 | ±$16,221 |
| Per Capita Income | $58,552 | ±$4,488 |
| Poverty Rate | 4.7% | ±1.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,168 | ±395 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12,318 | ±576 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.3% | ±1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 26,786 (2024)
ID: 225449
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: BOROUGH ADMINISTRATOR
1 JOCKISH SQ, STE 1, PARAMUS NJ 07652-2728
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GUS Population: 978,641 (2024)
ID: 170097
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
1 BERGEN COUNTY PLZ, RM 580, HACKENSACK NJ 07601-7061
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Paramus | 09-12 | Paramus, NJ | |
| Special Education School Paramus | PK-12 | Paramus, NJ | |
| Special Education School Paramus | PK-12 | Paramus, NJ | |
| Special Education School Paramus | 09-12 | Paramus, NJ | |
| Career and Technical School Paramus | 09-12 | Paramus, NJ | |
| Special Education School Paramus | PK-12 | Paramus, NJ | |
| Special Education School Paramus | PK-12 | Paramus, NJ | |
| Special Education School Paramus | PK-12 | Paramus, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | ASTORIA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | NEW YORK, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BERGEN NEW BRIDGE MEDICAL CENTER
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Hospital | City address association | 230 EAST RIDGEWOOD AVE, PARAMUS, NJ, 07652 |
(201) 967-4000
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Eastern International College-Jersey City
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College | 14.7 mi away | 684 Newark Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07306 |
2012169901
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GRAND STREET BRANCH
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Library | 14.5 mi away | 124 GRAND STREET, 2ND FLOOR, HOBOKEN, NJ, 07030 |
(204) 420-2346
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VALLEY HOSPITAL
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Hospital | City address association | 4 VALLEY HEALTH PLAZA, PARAMUS, NJ, 07652 |
(201) 447-8000
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Garden State Science and Technology Institute
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College Vocational | 14.7 mi away | 591 Summit Avenue, Suite 705, Jersey City, NJ, 07306-2714 |
2019631500
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FIVE CORNERS BRANCH
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 678 NEWARK AVE., JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07306 |
(201) 547-4543
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P C Age-Jersey City
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College Vocational | 14.9 mi away | 2815 Kennedy Blvd, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, NJ, 07306 |
2017610144
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MARION BRANCH
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Library | 14.7 mi away | 1017 WEST SIDE AVE., JERSEY CITY, NJ, 07306 |
(201) 547-4552
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Hudson County Community College
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College | 15.0 mi away | 70 Sip Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07306 |
2017147100
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EPIPHANY BRANCH
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Library | 15.2 mi away | 228 EAST 23RD STREET, NEW YORK, NY, 10010 |
(212) 679-2645
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TETERBORO AP, NJ US, located 6.7 miles from Paramus borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39.9° | 25.7° | 32.8° | 3.28" | — |
| February | 42.8° | 27.0° | 34.9° | 2.82" | — |
| March | 50.6° | 34.0° | 42.3° | 4.09" | — |
| April | 62.5° | 43.7° | 53.1° | 3.97" | — |
| May | 73.1° | 53.3° | 63.2° | 3.94" | — |
| June | 82.0° | 63.1° | 72.5° | 4.25" | — |
| July | 87.0° | 68.9° | 78.0° | 4.45" | — |
| August | 85.1° | 67.3° | 76.2° | 4.25" | — |
| September | 78.4° | 59.9° | 69.2° | 4.11" | — |
| October | 66.8° | 47.9° | 57.4° | 3.73" | — |
| November | 55.5° | 38.3° | 46.9° | 3.30" | — |
| December | 44.9° | 30.8° | 37.9° | 4.10" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramus borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Oradell borough | Borough | 2.1 mi | — |
| River Edge borough | Borough | 2.2 mi | — |
| Fair Lawn borough | Borough | 2.6 mi | — |
| New Milford borough | Borough | 2.8 mi | — |
| Glen Rock borough | Borough | 3.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3400355950. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.