Paramus, NJ
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
26,403
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty
3.5%
Median Home
$614,900
Median Income
$130,273
Median Rent
$2,503
Paramus SnackAbility
9
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
10
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
8
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
5
Paramus, NJ Crime Report
478
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,822.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-22.30%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Paramus / 100k People |
New Jersey / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 478 | 1,822.9 | 1,353.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 87.7 | 195.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.7 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 7.6 | 49.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 76.3 | 127.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 455 | 1,735.2 | 1,158.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 34.3 | 146.2 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 420 | 1,601.7 | 896.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 99.2 | 115.7 | 246.0 |
Paramus, NJ Cost Of Living
159
Paramus's Overall Cost Of Living
Paramus's Overall Cost Of Living
1.6x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Paramus | New Jersey | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 121 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 272 | 160 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
Paramus, NJ Photos
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Rankings for Paramus in New Jersey
Map Of Paramus, NJ
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Population over time in Paramus
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26,403 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 26,613 | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 26,919 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 26,795 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 26,760 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 26,612 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 26,454 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 26,301 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 26,197 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 26,084 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Paramus
| Race | Paramus | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.2% | 54.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.0% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 26.9% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 20.4% | 18.2% |
Gender in Paramus
| Gender | Paramus | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Paramus for adults over 25
| Education | Paramus | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 27.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Paramus, New Jersey
| Income | Paramus | NJ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.2% | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.8% | 6.6% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7.9% | 14.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.6% | 17.8% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.3% | 10.4% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 24.0% | 14.8% | 8.3% |
