Living in Paradise Park, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paradise Park · Census data 2020–2024
Paradise Park has 470 residents with a median age of 55.9. The median household income is $54,500 (45% lower than the California median).
Paradise Park is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paradise Park at a glance
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 55.9State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $54,500State: $99,122
- Homeowners
- 83.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.8%
Is Paradise Park a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the California median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Paradise Park median household income
The median household income in Paradise Park is $54,500 and the income per person is $39,575. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Paradise Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 405
- Owner-occupied
- 83.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.3%
- Vacant
- 48.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.26
48.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Paradise Park has many vacation and second homes.
Paradise Park demographics
- Population
- 470
- Median age
- 55.9
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paradise Park ›
Education in Paradise Park
27.8% of adults 25 and older in Paradise Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paradise Park
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- —State: 29 min
- Work from home
- 19.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Paradise Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Park | 470 | $54,500 | — | — |
| Pasatiempo | 610 | $215,469 | $1,627,800 | — |
| Santa Cruz | 61,607 | $115,475 | $1,209,000 | $2,452 |
| Felton | 4,093 | $123,056 | $900,500 | $2,068 |
| Mount Hermon | 939 | $157,604 | $1,003,100 | $1,394 |
| Live Oak | 16,911 | $103,674 | $1,015,200 | $2,421 |
| Scotts Valley | 12,044 | $143,750 | $1,105,700 | $2,491 |
| Twin Lakes | 5,073 | $90,087 | $959,100 | $2,344 |
| Pleasure Point | 5,489 | $119,821 | $1,183,600 | $2,705 |
More for people moving to Paradise Park
Paradise Park ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Paradise Park: FAQ
What is the median household income in Paradise Park, CA?
The median household income in Paradise Park is $54,500, 45% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Paradise Park, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the California median.
What is the median age in Paradise Park?
The median age in Paradise Park is 55.9 years (California: 37.9).
What is the unemployment rate in Paradise Park?
The unemployment rate in Paradise Park is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paradise Park?
27.8% of adults in Paradise Park 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.
Last updated: