Paramus City Property Records in New Jersey

Paramus is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, with a large commercial and residential property base. Deeds, mortgages and liens are recorded with the Bergen County Clerk's Office, which provides searchable public records.

The Borough of Paramus Tax Assessor maintains assessment records and property cards, and the Paramus Tax Collector manages tax billing. Assessment appeals go to the Bergen County Board of Taxation. The New Jersey Division of Taxation publishes statewide MOD-IV assessment data.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$139,707
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$736,000
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$10,002
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$2,845 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
82%
Population
Population:
26,500

Paramus Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

The Crime Rates section shows reported crime in Paramus. It covers reported violent crimes such as murder, robberies, and assaults, as well as property crimes such as total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts.

The reported counts for Paramus are 2 murders, 3 robberies, and 3 assaults. Property crimes total 1,310, including 55 burglaries and 37 motor vehicle thefts.

Users can use this data to see how many incidents of each crime type were reported in Paramus and compare violent crimes with property crimes across the categories. The section presents raw incident counts rather than per-resident figures.

Robberies
Robberies:
3
Burglary
Burglary:
55
Murder
Murder:
2
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
37
Theft
Theft:
1218
Assault
Assault:
3
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
0

What Is the Population Profile of Paramus

Paramus's racial and ethnic composition is led by White residents, who make up 56% of the population (14,861 people). Asian residents are the second-largest group at 24% (6,232 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 13% (3,497 people). The data also includes Black residents at 4% (1,027 people), residents of Two or More Races at 2% (655 people), American Indian residents at 0.52% (137 people), Other Race at 0.34% (91 people), and Pacific Islander residents at 0% (0 people).

White
56%
14,861
Asian
24%
6,232
Hispanic
13%
3,497
Black
4%
1,027
Two + Races
2%
655
American Indian
0.52%
137
Other Race
0.34%
91
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Paramus, Ratings Compared Across New Jersey A

Paramus's community ratings cover different aspects of life in the city, from health and coffee shops to restaurants and jobs. The three highest-rated categories are Health & Fitness (A+), Access to Coffee Shops (A+), and Access to Restaurants (A+). Other notable ratings include Good for Retirees (A+), Public Schools (A), Access to Outdoor Activities (A), Walkability (B+), Jobs (C+), and Housing (C). The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories in Paramus.

Public Schools
Public Schools
A
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
C
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
A+
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
A
Nightlife
Nightlife
A-
Weather
Weather
B-
Commute
Commute
B
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B-
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
A+
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
A
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
A-
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
A+
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A-
Good for Families
Good for Families
A
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
A
Housing
Housing
C
Jobs
Jobs
C+
Walkability
Walkability
B+

How Educated Is Paramus

Paramus's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including Bachelor Degree (32%), High School (22%), and Masters Degree (13%). The data also includes other available education levels: Some College (9%), Associate Degree (6%), Below High School (6%), and Doctorate (2%).

Bachelor Degree
32%
High School
22%
Masters Degree
13%
Some College
9%
Associate Degree
6%
Below High School
6%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Paramus's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (40%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (23%) and 2000 - Present (16%). The data also includes other available construction periods: 1980 - 1999 (15%) and Before 1939 (6%).

1940 - 1959
40%
1960 - 1979
23%
2000 - Present
16%
1980 - 1999
15%
Before 1939
6%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Paramus's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (37%), followed by 4 Bedrooms (36%) and 5 or More Bedrooms (14%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories: 2 Bedrooms (8%), 1 Bedroom (3%), and No Bedrooms (2%).

3 Bedrooms
37%
4 Bedrooms
36%
5 or More Bedrooms
14%
2 Bedrooms
8%
1 Bedroom
3%
No Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Paramus's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (26%), 55 - 64 (16%), and 45 - 54 (12%). The data also includes other available age groups: 10 - 17 (10%), 35 - 44 (10%), 25 - 34 (9%), 18 - 24 (8%), and Under 10 (8%).

65 Plus
26%
55 - 64
16%
45 - 54
12%
10 - 17
10%
35 - 44
10%
25 - 34
9%
Under 10
8%
18 - 24
8%

Property Market Trends at Paramus

Paramus's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $736,000. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $2,845 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Paramus's dynamic real estate landscape.

Check Paramus Property Records by ZIP Code

Find All Streets in Paramus

Nearby Cities of Paramus