Living in Paradise Heights, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paradise Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Paradise Heights has 877 residents with a median age of 51.4. The median household income is $53,511 (28% lower than the Florida median), the median rent is $1,523/month.
Paradise Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paradise Heights at a glance
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 51.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $53,511State: $74,568
- Median rent
- $1,523/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 53.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
Is Paradise Heights a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 8.6%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Paradise Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paradise Heights the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,523 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,529 a month in housing costs.
Paradise Heights median household income
The median household income in Paradise Heights is $53,511 and the income per person is $47,475. 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Paradise Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 574
- Owner-occupied
- 53.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 1.53
Paradise Heights demographics
- Population
- 877
- Median age
- 51.4
- Under 18
- 9.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 574
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 18.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paradise Heights ›
Education in Paradise Heights
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Paradise Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paradise Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- —State: 28 min
- Work from home
- 53.9%
- Drive alone
- 46.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.4%
Paradise Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise Heights | 877 | $53,511 | — | $1,523 |
| Clarcona | 3,850 | $41,861 | $317,800 | $1,091 |
| Ocoee | 49,033 | $98,911 | $406,400 | $1,946 |
| South Apopka | 7,300 | $61,151 | $280,500 | $1,088 |
| Pine Hills | 80,105 | $58,673 | $253,300 | $1,542 |
| Apopka | 58,232 | $96,884 | $394,900 | $1,969 |
| Winter Garden | 47,872 | $106,495 | $476,000 | $1,963 |
| Forest City | 15,312 | $85,606 | $369,900 | $1,777 |
| Lockhart | 15,371 | $69,602 | $264,800 | $1,658 |
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What is the median household income in Paradise Heights, FL?
The median household income in Paradise Heights is $53,511, 28% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Paradise Heights?
The median gross rent in Paradise Heights is $1,523 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Paradise Heights, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 8.6%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Paradise Heights?
The median age in Paradise Heights is 51.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Paradise Heights?
The unemployment rate in Paradise Heights is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paradise Heights?
12.6% of adults in Paradise Heights 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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