Living in Paris, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paris · Census data 2020–2024
Paris has 3,284 residents with a median age of 43.8. The median household income is $51,416 (15% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $123,200, the median rent is $641/month.
Paris at a glance
- Population
- 3,284
- Median age
- 43.8State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $51,416State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $123,200State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $641/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Paris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Paris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paris the median home value is $123,200, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $641 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $927 a month in housing costs.
Paris median household income
The median household income in Paris is $51,416 and the income per person is $49,278. 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Paris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,763
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 1.91
Paris demographics
- Population
- 3,284
- Median age
- 43.8
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 1,619
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paris ›
Education in Paris
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paris
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
Paris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 3,284 | $51,416 | $123,200 | $641 |
| Subiaco | 405 | $57,868 | $169,000 | $750 |
| Caulksville | 195 | $39,375 | $158,300 | $850 |
| Denning | 245 | $35,938 | $75,000 | $742 |
| Magazine | 986 | $54,286 | $85,000 | $738 |
| Coal Hill | 892 | $39,148 | $104,700 | $621 |
| Blue Mountain | 139 | $22,750 | $74,300 | — |
| Altus | 827 | $47,500 | $108,200 | $592 |
| Hartman | 678 | $36,667 | $127,500 | $797 |
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What is the median household income in Paris, AR?
The median household income in Paris is $51,416, 15% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Paris?
The median home value in Paris is $123,200, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Paris?
The median gross rent in Paris is $641 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Paris, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 18.9%.
What is the median age in Paris?
The median age in Paris is 43.8 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Paris?
The average commute to work in Paris is 24 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paris?
The unemployment rate in Paris is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paris?
18.4% of adults in Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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