Name: Paramus
Address: Paramus

About the neighborhood

Paramus features a serene atmosphere with easy access to around ten parks, including Van Saun County Park and Constitution Grove Park, providing ample green spaces for relaxation. The borough offers a variety of single detached homes and townhouses, primarily built in the early 1960s, with spacious three and four-bedroom options available. Conveniently situated near highways, it allows straightforward vehicle access with plentiful parking. Education is well served by nearby public and private primary and secondary schools throughout the area. Dining and shopping needs are met with over 100 restaurants and cafés along with approximately 20 supermarkets, supporting a vibrant neighborhood environment.

Characteristics

Transportation

Home buyers who want to reside in a compact community will be pleased with the reasonably pedestrian-friendly nature of Paramus; many daily needs can be met without a car, and plenty of businesses are fairly close at hand. However, the bicycle is a sometimes poor mode of transportation in Paramus since the topography is not particularly flat, and the cycling infrastructure is not very comprehensive. The car is very often the preferred method to move around in Paramus. It is especially convenient to find a parking spot, and nearby highways are very easy to access from any location in this borough. On the other hand, Paramus is not very transit friendly. Nonetheless, there is the River Edge, New Bridge Landing and Oradell with access to the Pascack Valley Line. Property owners are served by around 20 bus lines, and it is very convenient to find a nearby bus stop from most houses.

Services

It is a rather short trip to access both primary and secondary schools from most properties for sale in this borough. Locals have the choice between public and private schools at both the elementary and secondary school level. With regards to food, it is convenient to get to the closest supermarket without needing a car in Paramus. Additionally, there are a good number of choices for those who care about nearby restaurants and cafes.

Character

The character of Paramus is exemplified by its slower-paced ambience. There are over 100 public green spaces close by for residents to unwind in, including Grove Park and Borg's Woods, resulting in them being easy to reach from a lot of locations within the borough. This borough is also quiet, as the streets are generally tranquil.

Car friendly9.4

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly4.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly5.4

Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive