Living in Paris, Idaho
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paris · Census data 2020–2024
Paris has 562 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $95,000 (22% higher than the Idaho median), the median home value is $267,300, the median rent is $1,069/month.
Paris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paris at a glance
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 39.1State: 37.3
- Median household income
- $95,000State: $77,800
- Median home value
- $267,300State: $418,600
- Median rent
- $1,069/moState: $1,238
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Paris a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Idaho median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Paris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paris the median home value is $267,300, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month, which is 18.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Paris median household income
The median household income in Paris is $95,000 and the income per person is $32,312. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (Idaho: 10.6%).
Housing in Paris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 281
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 39.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.31
39.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Paris has many vacation and second homes.
Paris demographics
- Population
- 562
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 39.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 170
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paris ›
Education in Paris
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Idaho: 31.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paris
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 3.7%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 70.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Paris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 562 | $95,000 | $267,300 | $1,069 |
| Bloomington | 255 | $79,583 | $377,300 | — |
| Montpelier | 2,694 | $61,375 | $240,300 | $535 |
| Georgetown | 739 | $70,179 | $197,700 | $950 |
| Garden City | 608 | $51,875 | $654,900 | — |
| Cokeville | 370 | $69,375 | $244,800 | $950 |
| Franklin | 1,034 | $81,830 | $370,200 | $1,282 |
| Preston | 5,928 | $61,039 | $350,300 | $811 |
| Laketown | 437 | $79,211 | $405,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Paris, ID?
The median household income in Paris is $95,000, 22% higher than the Idaho median of $77,800 (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 $267,300, compared with $418,600 in Idaho.
How much is rent in Paris?
The median gross rent in Paris is $1,069 per month, about 18.2% of household income.
Is Paris, ID a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Idaho median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Paris?
The median age in Paris is 39.1 years (Idaho: 37.3).
How long is the commute in Paris?
The average commute to work in Paris is 37 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paris?
The unemployment rate in Paris is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paris?
23.3% 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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