Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus is a borough of 26,568 people in Bergen County, New Jersey, founded in 1922.
Why visit Paramus
Townapedia lists 83 museums and landmarks, 66 parks and trails, 150 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Washington Township Cinemas, AMC Garden State 16, Eastside Park and Van Dien House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Paramus
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Paramus
Paramus (English pronunciation: /pəˈɹæːməs/ ) is a borough in the central portion of Bergen County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. A suburban bedroom community of New York City, Paramus is located 15 to 20 miles (24 to 32 km) northwest of Midtown Manhattan and approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Upper Manhattan. The Wall Street Journal characterized Paramus as "quintessentially suburban". The borough is also a major commercial hub for North Jersey (home to Garden State Plaza and various corporate headquarters).
From the Wikipedia article Paramus, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do6
Anderson Street Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Fairleigh Dickinson University
School · 4.0 mi
Private university in New Jersey, United States
Museums and landmarks83
Eastside Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic district in Paterson, New Jersey
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Van Dien House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Ackerman-Demarest House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic house in Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey
Ackerman-Hopper House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Bergen County, New Jersey
Ackerman-Van Emburgh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Albert J. Zabriskie Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
House in Paramus, New Jertsey
Anderson Outkitchen
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
House in Hackensack, New Jersey
Anderson Street
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Rail station in NJ
Andrew H. Hopper House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Bergen County, New Jersey
Archibald-Vroom House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
House in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Banta-Coe House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
Beauclaire-Vreeland House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Historic house in New Jersey, United States
71 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds66
Kings Pond Park
Park · 4.3 mi
Park in New Jersey, United States of America
54 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes150
Canton Rodeo
Restaurant · Chinese, Cantonese · 2.3 mi
605 Bergen Town Center, Paramus
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
DD Thai Cuisine
Restaurant · Thai · 2.4 mi
184 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park
Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:00; Sa 12:00-15:00,16:30-21:00; Su...
Java Nut
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.7 mi
22 Morlot Avenue
Mo-Th 07:00-15:00; Fr 07:00-13:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Kung Fu Poke House & Sushi
Restaurant · Japanese, Hawaiian · 2.3 mi
242 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park
Tu-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa,Su 11:30-21:00
Flames Pizza & Grill
Restaurant · 2.9 mi
522 Saddle River Road, Saddle Brook
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
RP Prime
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.8 mi
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr 11:30-23:00; Sa 16:00-23:00; Su 16:00-21:00
138 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship56
Orthodox Church of Christ the Savior
Church · Orthodox · 1.3 mi
365 Paramus Road, Paramus
Shopping60
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries109
Healthcare18
Map of Paramus
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 26°F | 3.3 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 27°F | 2.8 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 44°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 63°F | 4.2 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 4.5 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 48°F | 3.7 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 31°F | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Teterboro Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bergen County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-11: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-06-08: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Teterboro Airport (TEB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- River Edge 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Fair Lawn 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- New Milford 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Glen Rock 3 mi west, about 5 min by car
- Maywood 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Westwood 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Elmwood Park 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Hackensack 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Bergenfield 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Dumont 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2021-07-31 11 21 07 View south along New Jersey State Route 17 from the overpass for Midland Avenue in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-31 11 23 15 View north along New Jersey State Route 17 from the overpass for Midland Avenue in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-16 08 46 04 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 163 (New Jersey State Route 17 SOUTH TO New Jersey Route 4, Paramus, George Washington Bridge) in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-21 13 43 00 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 163 (SOUTH New Jersey State Route 17 to New Jersey State Route 4, Paramus, George Washington Bridge) in..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-21 12 46 45 View north along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) just south of Exit 165 (Ridgewood, Oradell) in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-08 15 57 34 View south along New Jersey State Route 17 at the exit for the Garden State Parkway SOUTH (Shore Points) in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of The Annunciation - Paramus, New Jersey, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-31 11 08 45 View north along New Jersey State Route 17 from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Cathedral - Paramus, New Jersey 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Cathedral - Paramus, New Jersey 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Cathedral - Paramus, New Jersey 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Cathedral - Paramus, New Jersey 08, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Cathedral - Paramus, New Jersey 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Cathedral - Paramus, New Jersey 06, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Cathedral - Paramus, New Jersey 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Mark's Syrian Orthodox Cathedral - Paramus, New Jersey 07, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-08 13 26 54 View north along New Jersey State Route 17 at the exit for the Garden State Parkway NORTH in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-31 11 04 19 View south along New Jersey State Route 17 from the overpass for New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-11 18 35 16 View north along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 165 (Ridgewood, Oradell) in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Paramus Toll Plaza SB, Needforspeed888, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-07-11 17 33 35 View north along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) at Exit 163 (New Jersey State Route 17 NORTH, Mahwah) in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-31 11 34 29 View south along New Jersey State Route 17 from the overpass for A&S Drive in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-31 11 35 33 View north along New Jersey State Route 17 from the overpass for A&S Drive in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- George Washington Memorial Park tower, Paramus, NJ, March 2025, Mr. Matté (if there is an issue with this image, contact me using this image's Commons talk page , my Commons user talk page , or my English Wikipedia user talk page ; I'll know about it a lot faster), CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-06-06 14 26 34 View south along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) from the overpass for Bergen County Route 80 (East Ridgewood Avenue-Oradell Avenue) in Paramus, Bergen County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-06-06 14 33 26 View north along New Jersey State Route 444 (Garden State Parkway) from the overpass for Bergen County Route 80 (East Ridgewood Avenue-Oradell Avenue) in Paramus, Bergen County..., Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018-07-19 11 39 44 View north along New Jersey State Route 17 just north of Century Road in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-31 10 54 15 View north along New Jersey State Route 17 from the overpass for Century Road in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2021-07-31 10 52 39 View south along New Jersey State Route 17 from the overpass for Century Road in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-08 13 22 24 View north along New Jersey State Route 17 at the exit for Century Road (Fair Lawn) in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2020-09-08 16 04 37 View south along New Jersey State Route 17 at the exit for Ikea Drive in Paramus, Bergen County, New Jersey, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VAN DIEN HOUSE, RIDGEWOOD, BERGEN COUNTY, J, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front of the New Milford Plant, Siddharth Patil, CC0
- Zabriskie-Kipp-Cadmus House, Alansohn at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WESTERVELT-LYDECKER HOUSE, WOODCLIFF LAKE, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- FREDERICK WORTENDYKE HOUSE, WOODCLIFF LAKE, BERGEN COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- JACOBUS DESMAREST HOUSE, NEW MILFORD, BERGEN COUNTY, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- GARRET ZABRISKE HOUSE, HAWORTH, BERGEN COUNTY, User:KLOTZPLATE JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2018 Audi S4 3.0T Premium Plus in Daytona Gray Pearl, rear left, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2018 Audi S4 3.0T Premium Plus in Daytona Gray Pearl, front right, Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0
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