Living in Paradise, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paradise · Census data 2020–2024
Paradise has 241 residents with a median age of 61.1. The median household income is $109,375 (10% higher than the California median), the median home value is $671,600, the median rent is $861/month.
Paradise is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paradise at a glance
- Population
- 241
- Median age
- 61.1State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $109,375State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $671,600State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $861/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Paradise a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the California median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $671,600, 102% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,477 a month in housing costs.
Paradise median household income
The median household income in Paradise is $109,375 and the income per person is $76,061. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Paradise: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 157
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 15.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.83
Paradise demographics
- Population
- 241
- Median age
- 61.1
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 37.3%
- Households
- 132
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paradise ›
Education in Paradise
61.9% of adults 25 and older in Paradise have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 22.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paradise
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 83%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.6%
Paradise vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 241 | $109,375 | $671,600 | $861 |
| Swall Meadows | 335 | $156,917 | $829,200 | — |
| Round Valley | 548 | $54,375 | $695,000 | $1,357 |
| Mesa | 343 | $123,333 | $620,800 | — |
| Aspen Springs | 325 | $131,673 | — | — |
| Sunny Slopes | 323 | $203,698 | $679,700 | — |
| Crowley Lake | 1,069 | $115,476 | $592,400 | — |
| West Bishop | 2,551 | $114,653 | $615,600 | $1,431 |
| Chalfant | 483 | $83,077 | $328,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Paradise, CA?
The median household income in Paradise is $109,375, 10% higher 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 $671,600, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Paradise?
The median gross rent in Paradise is $861 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Paradise, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the California median; home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
What is the median age in Paradise?
The median age in Paradise is 61.1 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Paradise?
The average commute to work in Paradise is 27 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paradise?
The unemployment rate in Paradise is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paradise?
61.9% 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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