Paramus, NJ Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Paramus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,178 | 9,029,857 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2491.4 | 1036.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.14% | 0.55% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 47.6 | 40.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,420 | 3,476,039 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Paramus grew by 1.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 26,500 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Paramus has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Paramus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $142,187 | $101,200 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.01% | 4.63% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Paramus is about 41% higher than in New Jersey.
Housing
| Metric | Paramus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $29,227 | $359,215 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,844 | $1,653 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.7% | 63.7% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Paramus is about 0.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,844 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Paramus spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 210 hours, about 8.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Paramus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.3 | 26.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 50.5 | 53.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 210 | 221 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,524 | $6,865 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 21.5% | 15.0% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,136 | 14,317 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,459 | 2,109 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Paramus is 25 minutes, shorter than the 27 minutes in New Jersey.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Paramus has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Paramus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.5% | 39.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.95 | 2.61 | 2.54 |
Health
Paramus has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Paramus | New Jersey Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.8 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.4% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.2% | 14.2% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Paramus, New Jersey.
What is the population of Paramus, New Jersey?
The population of Paramus, New Jersey is 26,178, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Paramus, New Jersey?
The population density of Paramus, New Jersey is 2491.4 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Paramus, New Jersey?
The median household income in Paramus, New Jersey is $142,187, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Paramus, New Jersey?
The median home price in Paramus, New Jersey is $29,227, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Paramus, New Jersey?
The unemployment rate in Paramus, New Jersey is 8.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.