Living in Paradise, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paradise · Census data 2020–2024
Paradise has 7,392 residents with a median age of 57.4. The median household income is $67,687 (32% lower than the California median), the median home value is $416,000, the median rent is $1,241/month.
Paradise at a glance
- Population
- 7,392
- Median age
- 57.4State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $67,687State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $416,000State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $1,241/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 74.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Paradise a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Paradise
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paradise the median home value is $416,000, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,241 per month, which is 30.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,720 a month in housing costs.
Paradise median household income
The median household income in Paradise is $67,687 and the income per person is $37,327. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Paradise: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,635
- Owner-occupied
- 74.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.2%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.09
Paradise demographics
- Population
- 7,392
- Median age
- 57.4
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 40.9%
- Households
- 3,351
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 15.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paradise ›
Education in Paradise
31.9% of adults 25 and older in Paradise have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 8.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paradise
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 18.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.4%
Paradise vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 7,392 | $67,687 | $416,000 | $1,241 |
| Magalia | 7,389 | $56,920 | $280,600 | $1,478 |
| Concow | 183 | $37,000 | — | — |
| Butte Creek Canyon | 713 | $105,819 | $695,300 | — |
| Yankee Hill | 232 | $76,806 | $534,100 | — |
| Butte Valley | 1,087 | $97,934 | $462,100 | — |
| Forest Ranch | 1,915 | $131,650 | $445,800 | — |
| Chico | 102,188 | $66,977 | $468,100 | $1,488 |
| Cohasset | 573 | $79,674 | $500,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Paradise, CA?
The median household income in Paradise is $67,687, 32% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Paradise?
The median home value in Paradise is $416,000, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Paradise?
The median gross rent in Paradise is $1,241 per month, about 30.5% of household income.
Is Paradise, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the California median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Paradise?
The median age in Paradise is 57.4 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Paradise?
The average commute to work in Paradise is 24 minutes; 18.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paradise?
The unemployment rate in Paradise is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paradise?
31.9% of adults in Paradise 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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