Where is Paramus, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is Paramus Located? - Paramus is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Paramus lies between 32.5093109 Degrees North latitudes and 92.1193012 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Paramus, New Jersey

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Where is Paramus?: The Google Map showing the location of Paramus in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

Where is Paramus Located?

Paramus is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Paramus lies between 32.5093109 Degrees North latitudes and 92.1193012 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Paramus city is 26698 people and the city has a total area of 10.45 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Paramus, New Jersey Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityParamus (Borough)
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheastern United States (Middle Atlantic)
Latitude40.9445° N
Longitude74.0754° W
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Land Area10.47 sq mi
Water Area0.08 sq mi
Total Area10.55 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)26,698
Population DensityApproximately 2,550 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes07652, 07653
Area Code201
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-56580
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 5th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Paramus, New Jersey

CategoryDetails
Airport NameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA CodeEWR
PortPort Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal (nearby)
Major HighwaysGarden State Parkway, Interstate 80, New Jersey Route 4, New Jersey Route 17
Train/Amtrak ServiceNo direct rail service; nearby NJ Transit and Amtrak stations in Ridgewood, Hackensack, and Secaucus
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNJ Transit Bus
  • Garden State Parkway – Major north–south highway providing access to northern and southern New Jersey.
  • Interstate 80 – East–west interstate connecting Paramus with New York City, Pennsylvania, and northern New Jersey.
  • New Jersey Route 4 – Primary commercial corridor linking Paramus with Hackensack, Teaneck, and the George Washington Bridge.
  • New Jersey Route 17 – Major retail and commuter route serving Paramus and neighboring Bergen County communities.

Top Places to Visit in Paramus, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Westfield Garden State PlazaShopping Mall
Bergen Town CenterShopping Center
Paramus Park MallShopping Mall
Van Saun County ParkCounty Park
Bergen County ZooZoo
Fritz Behnke Historical MuseumMuseum
Saddle River County ParkPark
The New Jersey Children's MuseumMuseum
Ridgewood Wild Duck PondNature Area
Paramus Golf CourseGolf Course

Driving Distances from Paramus, New Jersey to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
HackensackNew Jersey510 minutes
RidgewoodNew Jersey310 minutes
Fair LawnNew Jersey410 minutes
PatersonNew Jersey815 minutes
EnglewoodNew Jersey815 minutes
Fort LeeNew Jersey1120 minutes
NewarkNew Jersey2030 minutes
YonkersNew York1425 minutes
Jersey CityNew Jersey2135 minutes
New York CityNew York2035 minutes

Colleges and Universities in Paramus, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Bergen Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce education
Berkeley College – Paramus CampusPrivateCollegeBusiness and professional programs
Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan CampusPrivateUniversityBusiness and international studies
Ramapo College of New JerseyPublicUniversityLiberal arts and professional education
Paramus Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Paramus, New Jersey

Saddle River, Pascack Brook, Oradell Reservoir, Overpeck Creek, Hackensack River, Sprout Brook, Saddle River County Park Lake, Crystal Lake, Pompton River, Ramapo River

Stadiums in Paramus

Paramus Golf Course, Bergen Community College Athletic Complex, Coach Jim Howard Field, Overpeck County Park Sports Complex, MetLife Stadium, Ridgewood Country Club, Orchard Hills Golf Course

Paramus, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • Paramus was incorporated as a borough in 1922 after separating from Midland Township in Bergen County.
  • The borough remained largely agricultural until the mid-twentieth century, when major highways encouraged rapid suburban and commercial development.
  • The opening of Garden State Plaza in 1957 helped establish Paramus as one of the nation's premier retail destinations.
  • Today, Paramus is home to one of the highest concentrations of shopping malls and retail stores in the United States, attracting millions of visitors annually.
  • Alongside its commercial success, Paramus has preserved extensive parkland, quality schools, and residential neighborhoods that contribute to its high quality of life.

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