Cities / New Jersey / Paramus
It depends on the neighborhood. Of the 2 Paramus neighborhoods we score (average 90/100), 2 are comfortable to walk around with normal awareness. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually.
What makes up this score?City average
90
Go
Neighborhoods scored
2
2 comfortable to walk
Score mix
- Go: 2
- Go, stay aware: 0
- Caution: 0
- No-go after dark: 0
Top 2 safest neighborhoods in Paramus
- 1DunkerhookParamusDunkerhook is a scenic and historic pocket of Paramus centered around the Dunkerhook section of Saddle River County Park. The area features quiet…91Go
- 2Arcola (Paramus)ParamusArcola is a classic Bergen County suburban neighborhood bordering the historic Arcola Country Club and Saddle River County Park. It features quiet…89Go
Best things to do in Paramus
- Bike, jog, or stroll along the scenic paved paths of Saddle River County Park.
- Explore local history near the Dunkerhook red sandstone bridge and historic markers.
- Enjoy family picnics, birdwatching, and playground recreation within the county park grounds.
- Bike, run, or walk along the multi-use pathways in Saddle River County Park (Dunkerhook area)
- Explore the historic Easton Tower landmark located along the Saddle River
- Enjoy premier shopping and dining at the nearby Westfield Garden State Plaza
Getting around Paramus
Transit
- NJ Transit operates local bus routes like the 175 and 758 along nearby main thoroughfares, while the nearest commuter rail stops are the Radburn and Broadway Fair Lawn stations on the Bergen County Line, roughly 1.5 to 2 miles away.
- Public transit is served by NJ Transit buses, notably Route 171 and 163 connecting to NYC Port Authority and local hubs. The nearest commuter rail stations are in neighboring Radburn (Fair Lawn) or Broadway, roughly a 5-10 minute drive away.
Biking & trails
- There is no local bike-share service, but the neighborhood provides immediate access to the Saddle River County Park multi-use path, offering over 6 miles of continuous paved, car-free cycling.
- No commercial bike-share services operate here, but cyclists have direct entry to the Saddle River County Park Bike Path, a paved 6-mile continuous trail connecting several Bergen County towns.
Parking
- Parking is abundant and free in the dedicated Saddle River County Park lots; residential street parking is free and straightforward, subject to standard local overnight parking ordinances.
- Free residential driveway and street parking is readily available throughout the neighborhood, while commercial centers offer large, free private surface lots.
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All Paramus neighborhoods by safety score
- DunkerhookParamusDunkerhook is a scenic and historic pocket of Paramus centered around the Dunkerhook section of Saddle River County Park. The area features quiet…91Go
- Arcola (Paramus)ParamusArcola is a classic Bergen County suburban neighborhood bordering the historic Arcola Country Club and Saddle River County Park. It features quiet…89Go
Paramus safety questions
What is the safest neighborhood in Paramus?
Dunkerhook scores highest at 91/100, followed by Arcola (Paramus) (89).
Is Paramus safe to walk at night?
In the 2 green-rated areas, generally yes with normal awareness. None of the areas we score are rated orange or red.
Which Paramus areas should visitors be careful in?
No area in our list falls below the yellow band.
How does VibeLoco score Paramus neighborhoods?
Each score blends recent reported crime and local news with Census data on income, poverty and housing, refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately.