Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kook Hwa Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Good Karma Vapor
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Modern Bagel Cafe
Coffee Shop
Village Tea Shop
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Ridgewood Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks Drive-Thru
Coffee Shop
Cafe 37
Coffee Shop
Amercian Bulldog Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Cravings Tapas Bistro
Coffee Shop
The Rolling Pin Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sogno Coffeehouse & Creperie
Coffee Shop
Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Red Cedar Market Seasonal Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (5) F
Thomas Kinkade
Art Gallery
Paramus Historic Museum
Museum
Bergen County Zoological Park
Zoo
Bergen County Zoological Park
Zoo
AMC Garden State 16
Cinema
Hiram Bauvelt Wildlife Art Museum
Museum
Washington Township Cinemas
Cinema
School House Museum
Museum
Historic New Bridge Landing
Museum
Bow Tie Warner Theater
Cinema
Opus One
Art Gallery
New York, Susquehanna and Western Railroad ALCO Type S-2 Locomotive
Attraction
Maywood Station Museum
Museum
AMC Dine-In Shops at Riverside 9
Cinema
Bowlero
Bowling Alley
Westwood Cinemas
Cinema
The Ridgewood Art Institute
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (47) A+
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Everything Bagel
Fast Food
Bagel Stop
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Sarku Japan
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Nathan's
Fast Food
TCBY
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dough Life
Sweets
Hot Bagels
Fast Food
Master Wok
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Mr. Cupcakes
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
purpose
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
Guerilla Fitness CrossFit
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Club Pilates
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
UFC Gym
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Fair Lawn Community Center
Community Centre
Retro Fitness
Gym
CoreFire
Gym
Retro Fitness
Gym
Volt Fitness
Gym
Garden State Yoga
Gym
New York Sports Clubs
Gym
Get In Shape for Women
Gym
Real Hot Yoga
Gym
Hackensack UMC Fitness & Wellness - Powered by The Giants
Gym
Groceries (11) B
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Whos Gluten Free
Bakery
Stew Leonard's
Grocery Store
Fairway Market
Grocery Store
Paramus Food Center
Grocery Store
Paramus Food Center
Grocery Store
Krauzer's Food Stores
Grocery Store
Rock Farmers Market
Grocery Store
H Mart
Grocery Store
Top Bagels & Deli
Bakery
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
NetCost Market
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Swiss Pork Store
Butcher
Fresh Grocer
Grocery Store
Jersey Farmer’s Market
Grocery Store
Broadway Food Palace
Grocery Store
Kilroy's Wonder Market
Grocery Store
Cupcakes by Carousel
Bakery
Ridgewood Hot Bagels
Bakery
Green Way Market
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
BAGEL Gourmet
Bakery
Parks (65) A+
Petruska Park
Park
Sirianni Park
Park
Faber Park
Park
Constitution Grove Park
Park
Paramus' Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Oradell Swim Club
Park
George W Hodgins Stadium
Park
Fireman's Park
Park
Doug Parcells Athletic Complex
Park
Waymele Park
Park
Reid Park
Park
Fairway Oaks Park
Park
Paramus Roots of Discovery Park
Park
Paramus Band Shell
Park
Bergen County Zoological Park
Park
Howland Memorial Grove
Park
Besen Park
Park
Beaver Dam Park
Park
Memorial Field
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
DiMaggio Park
Park
Stevens Avenue Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Fair Lawn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary (Edison Park)
Park
Spring Valley Park
Park
Shops (173) A+
west elm
Furniture
HomeSense
Interior Decoration
AT&T
Electronics
The Container Store
Houseware
Stephen Corn Furs
Clothing
LasikPlus
Optician
LensCrafters
Optician
Restoration Hardware Outlet
Interior Decoration
Petco
Pets
DXL Destination XL
Clothing
Verizon
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
The Dance Bag
Clothing
Uniqlo
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
claire's
Fashion
Crate & Barrel
Furniture
T-Mobile
Electronics
Urban Chic
Furniture
Custom T's
Clothing
Mahtani Jewelers
Fashion
Verizon
Electronics
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Toys
Glitter & Glam
Beauty
The Children's Place
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.4% take public transportation in Paramus.
Public Transit Stops (24)
Stops & Stations A+
Paramus Rd at Midland Ave
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Midland Ave
Bus Stop
Saddle River Road at Terhune Place
Bus Stop
Saddle River Road at Terhune Place
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Bona Ln (403S)
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Bona Ln (403S)
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Clauss Ave
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at Victoria Ave
Bus Stop
Paramus Road & Century Road
Bus Stop
Paramus Rd at East Ridgewood Avenue
Bus Stop
Garden State Plaza
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at Paramus Rd
Bus Stop
Oradell
Transit Station
East Ridgewood Ave at Pershing Ave
Bus Stop
River Edge
Transit Station
East Ridgewood Ave at Pershing Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway & Fair Lawn Parkway
Bus Stop
Broadway & Fair Lawn Parkway
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at South Pleasant Ave
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at North Pleasant Ave
Bus Stop
Broadway & 30th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 28th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 27th Street
Bus Stop
Broadway & 26th Street
Bus Stop
East Ridgewood Ave at South Van Dien Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.4% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Paramus is 168/100 - which is 39% higher than New Jersey.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax F
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crime B-

Paramus crime rates are 4,211 per 100k, which is 160% higher than New Jersey
Property Crime
4,173 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
38 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Paramus is $130,273 - which is 77% higher than New Jersey.
Med. Household Income
$130,273 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.5% C+
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health B-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Dental Health 360
Dentist
Paramus Park Dental
Dentist
New Bridge Medical Center
Hospital
ENT and Allergy Associates
Doctor
MAXIM Hair Restoration
Clinic
PM Urgent Care
Doctor
The Spine & Rehab Group
Clinic
Vein Care Center
Clinic
Bergen County Life Safety Complex
Police
Paramus Fire Department
Fire Station
Paramus Police Department
Police
Dzemaludin Harba Family Dentistry
Dentist
Paramus Fire Company 1
Fire Station
A.G. Portfolio, M.D., P.A.
Doctor
Passport Health Paramus Travel Clinic
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
River Edge Fire Department
Fire Station
Fair Lawn Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Brodway Dental Arts
Dentist
CVS
Pharmacy
Bright Smile Orthodontics
Dentist
Garden State Surgical Center
Clinic
Garden State Orthopaedic Associates
Doctor
CityMD
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A-

Paramus home prices are $614,900 - which is 94% higher than New Jersey
Home Price
$614,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
4.7x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Paramus graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than New Jersey
School Test Scores
67% C+
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (19) D-
Ridge Ranch Elementary School
Memorial Elementary School
Hearing Impaired
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Multiply Handicaped
Life Skills
Bergen Regional School
Emotionally Disturbed
Autistic
Yeshivat Noam School
The Growing Garden Nursery School
Yavneh Academy
West Brook Middle School
Midland Elementary School
Parkway Elementary School
East Brook Middle School
European Leaning Center
Oradell Public School
Stony Lane Elementary School
St Peter Academy
Hawes Elementary School
Henry B. Milnes Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Roosevelt School
Sinai School At Rynj
High Schools (16) A
Applied Technology High School
Bergen Co Juvenile Detention Center
Hearing Impaired
N. A. Bleshman Regional Day School
Multiply Handicaped
Life Skills
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Bergen Regional School
Bergen County Technical High School - Paramus
Emotionally Disturbed
Autistic
The Frisch School
Bergen Catholic High School
Paramus High School
Paramus Catholic High School
River Dell Regional High School
Westwood Junionr/Senior High School
New Milford High School
Ctc Academy
Glen Rock High School
Ridgewood High School
Sage Day At Rochelle Park
Fair Lawn High School
Holmstead School
Immaculate Heart Academy
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ratings A+

Paramus has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes A-
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Paramus Area Facts

  • Paramus has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Paramus crime rates are 160% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Paramus is 39% higher than the New Jersey average

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I love Shopping, Dining, and Living in Paramus, NJ! 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I moved to Paramus, NJ 10 years ago, and I love it! It literally has everything going for it. Employment opportunities in the area are strong. Many of the largest companies are nearby, including Nabisco, Mercedes-Benz, Sharp, Sony, and many more. Paramus is only minutes from New ...Read More York City and upstate New York. The public school system is excellent, and there are several private schools here as well. Beautiful homes abound in the best areas in Paramus.

There is always something to do in Paramus! The shopping malls are incredible! All of my favorite department stores are here. There are two multiplex cinemas, the Paramus Golf Course, coffee shops, electronic stores, home goods stores, and more. I love that there is no sales tax on clothing in Paramus! There are several hundred places to eat in Paramus. The restaurants and bars are open late. It's easy to catch a game, listen to some music, and enjoy a late night dinner or cocktail! Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Paramus? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Petruska Park
      Sirianni Park
      Faber Park
      Constitution Grove Park
      Paramus' Veterans Memorial Park
      Oradell Swim Club
      George W Hodgins Stadium
      Fireman's Park

      Entertainment

      Thomas Kinkade
      Paramus Historic Museum
      Bergen County Zoological Park
      Bergen County Zoological Park
      AMC Garden State 16
      Hiram Bauvelt Wildlife Art Museum
      Washington Township Cinemas
      School House Museum

      Food & Drink

      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      Shake Shack
      Everything Bagel
      Bagel Stop
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Panera Bread
      Chick-fil-A
      Sarku Japan

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Paramus? Of all people who commute, 10.4% take public transportation in Paramus.
      Drive to Work
      69%

      8% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Paramus? The cost of living in Paramus is 168/100 - which is 39% higher than New Jersey.
      Paramus
      168

      68% more expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Paramus? Paramus crime rates are 4,211, which are 160% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      4,211 per 100k people

      81% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      81% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      131%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Paramus? The median income in Paramus is $130,273 which is 77% higher than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $130,273135% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,84367% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      26% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Paramus a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      New Bridge Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A.G. Portfolio, M.D., P.A.
      PM Urgent Care
      ENT and Allergy Associates

      A- Housing

      What are Paramus home prices? Paramus home prices are $614,900 - which is 94% higher than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $614,900233% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,503164% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      83%

      30% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Paramus have good schools? The Paramus graduation rate is 91% - which is 5% higher than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      67%

      41% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      11:1

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Paramus a good place to live? Paramus has an overall rating of 86% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      86%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      78%

      1 total surveys

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