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title: Paramus, New Jersey
description: See why Paramus, New Jersey is one of the best places to live in the U.S. in 2021-2022
published: '2021-09-13T22:14:08.000Z'
modified: '2024-05-08T05:45:45.000Z'
section: Housing
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![Shoppers in Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey](https://img.money.com/2021/09/BPL21-Paramus-New-Jersey-50.jpg)

*County: Bergen*  
*Nearest big city: New York City*

This New York City suburb [claims](https://www.paramusborough.org/302/Shopping-in-Paramus/) it’s the retail center of the country — and with good reason. Between major malls like the [Garden State Plaza](https://www.westfield.com/gardenstateplaza) and [Bergen Town Center](https://www.bergentowncenter.com/), national retailers and independent stores, shopping lovers will no doubt find what they need in Paramus. (Bonus: Most clothing and footwear isn’t taxable in the Garden State.)

Just 20 miles from Manhattan, Paramus has a population of around 27,000, making it one of the smallest places on our list. Those looking for a community feel can visit the weekly farmers’ market and the public library with a wide array of children’s programs, or take part in the recreation department’s [packed schedule](https://www.paramusborough.org/DocumentCenter/View/2758/Fall-2021-Brochure) of sports and other activities. Nature lovers can grab their running shoes or bike and head to the many parks in the area, including the Saddle River County Park, a 577-acre linear park that goes through Paramus and five other areas.

For families looking to settle down in the typically expensive New York metropolitan area, Paramus’ [low (for high-tax New Jersey) property taxes](https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/07/realestate/paramus-nj-low-taxes-shopping-malls.html) may sweeten the deal. –– [*Mallika Mitra*](https://money.com/author/mallika-mitra)

\[money-bpl-stats population="26,741" income="$133,660" home-price="$620,517" unemployment="7.6%" location="Paramus, New Jersey"\]

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