Living in Paris, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paris · Census data 2020–2024
Paris has 8,276 residents with a median age of 42.4. The median household income is $53,927 (35% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $75,700, the median rent is $777/month.
Paris at a glance
- Population
- 8,276
- Median age
- 42.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,927State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $75,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $777/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.8%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Paris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
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 $75,700, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $777 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $910 a month in housing costs.
Paris median household income
The median household income in Paris is $53,927 and the income per person is $31,464. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Paris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,182
- Owner-occupied
- 64.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.3%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.05
Paris demographics
- Population
- 8,276
- Median age
- 42.4
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 3,925
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paris ›
Education in Paris
16.8% of adults 25 and older in Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paris
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Paris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 8,276 | $53,927 | $75,700 | $777 |
| Vermilion | 219 | $47,917 | $75,700 | $1,050 |
| Redmon | 169 | $70,625 | $79,300 | $850 |
| Libertyville | 141 | $81,375 | $82,500 | — |
| New Goshen | 526 | $68,214 | $95,000 | — |
| Universal | 173 | $53,750 | $64,300 | $567 |
| Chrisman | 1,214 | $58,462 | $79,400 | $727 |
| Kansas | 884 | $69,231 | $70,800 | $725 |
| St. Mary of the Woods | 959 | $28,114 | — | $490 |
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What is the median household income in Paris, IL?
The median household income in Paris is $53,927, 35% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $75,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Paris?
The median gross rent in Paris is $777 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Paris, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
What is the median age in Paris?
The median age in Paris is 42.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Paris?
The average commute to work in Paris is 14 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paris?
The unemployment rate in Paris is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paris?
16.8% 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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