New Jersey relocation guide
Moving to Paramus, NJ
About Paramus
Paramus is Bergen County's retail capital — a borough of about 26,000 residents whose Route 4 and Route 17 corridors host the famous Garden State Plaza and Paramus Park malls, generating some of the highest retail sales per zip code in the nation. Beyond the malls it is a solidly suburban community with Bergen County's Van Saun Park and zoo and the quiet Saddle River County Park. Its blue laws keep most retail closed on Sundays.
Home prices in Paramus
Home prices in Paramus vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Paramus
- Van Saun County Park and the Bergen County Zoo.
- Garden State Plaza and Paramus Park Mall.
- Saddle River County Park.
- Historic Wortendyke Barn Museum.
- Terhune House (Rutan–Terhune–Bidwell House) — historic farmhouse (shown in the Commons photo below).
- The Route 4 retail corridor (shown in the Commons photo below) and the welcome sign (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Paramus
- No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026).
- NJ Transit bus routes 168/165/163 and others serve Port Authority Bus Terminal; a Paramus Park bus trip runs about 36 minutes riding / 54 minutes total (Moovit; read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive from the Port Authority reference: ~27 minutes with no traffic (Rome2Rio; read September 24, 2026).
- Practical rail alternatives: River Edge or Oradell on the Pascack Valley Line, depending on address — neither is in town.
Schools in Paramus
Public schools: Paramus Public School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Paramus FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Paramus, NJ?
Home prices in Paramus vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Paramus, NJ?
No passenger rail station in town (per NJ Transit listings; read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Paramus, NJ?
Paramus is served by Paramus Public School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the New Jersey Department of Education.