Paramus, NJ vs Ridgewood, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $136,824). Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 1.2). Paramus leads in average commute (31 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 26,282 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+3.4 |
D+
67.9 Score
Paramus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,086,056
Population
26,282
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
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D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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