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Paramus, New Jersey is 5 miles E of Paterson, New Jersey (center to center) and 15 miles N of New York, New York. It is in Bergen county. The town is part of the Bergen - Passaic metro area. The population of Paramus is 25,737.
In Paramus, about 60% of adults are married. Paramus, compared to the great majority of similar-sized towns, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the town is larger than most.
Seniors are common in Paramus.
In 2000, Paramus had a median family income of $84,406.
Among Paramus political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $35,450. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.
Of the housing in Paramus, approximately 91% is occupied by their owners.
In Paramus, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Paramus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Paramus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Racial Diversity | |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | |  |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times |  | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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