340 Ellen Paramus, NJ 07652

Paramus is often thought of as shopping central, and with three major malls, it’s certainly no slouch for retail therapy. But the city’s strong commercial revenue — more than $6 billion in retail sales annually, more than any other zip code in the country — also means that Paramus has another valuable distinction: It’s home to one of Bergen County’s lowest property tax rates. This combination of convenience and value makes Paramus a popular place to live and it’s one of the bigger and busier boroughs in the area. Though in many ways Paramus is the quintessential suburb, it’s quite a bit more bustling than some of its more rural neighbors and serves as the central shopping hub for the surrounding region. For commuters into New York City, there’s a New Jersey Transit express bus to Port Authority, as well as several private minibuses that run along Route 4.