Living in Paris, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paris · Census data 2020–2024
Paris has 10,160 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $55,839 (12% lower than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $186,300, the median rent is $832/month.
Paris at a glance
- Population
- 10,160
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $55,839State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $186,300State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $832/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 54.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Paris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Paris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paris the median home value is $186,300, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $832 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,330 a month in housing costs.
Paris median household income
The median household income in Paris is $55,839 and the income per person is $30,645. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Paris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,693
- Owner-occupied
- 54.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.9%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.42
Paris demographics
- Population
- 10,160
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 4,153
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paris ›
Education in Paris
25% of adults 25 and older in Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 12.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paris
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Paris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 10,160 | $55,839 | $186,300 | $832 |
| North Middletown | 679 | $48,000 | $117,700 | $913 |
| Millersburg | 819 | $41,685 | $97,300 | $675 |
| Cynthiana | 6,458 | $54,647 | $172,500 | $770 |
| Winchester | 19,213 | $54,378 | $188,300 | $916 |
| Georgetown | 39,117 | $80,088 | $265,400 | $1,255 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 323,725 | $69,479 | $293,500 | $1,164 |
| Carlisle | 2,214 | $49,201 | $101,500 | $636 |
| Sharpsburg | 519 | $30,917 | $84,300 | $340 |
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What is the median household income in Paris, KY?
The median household income in Paris is $55,839, 12% lower than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (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 $186,300, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Paris?
The median gross rent in Paris is $832 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Paris, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Kentucky median; a poverty rate of 16.9%.
What is the median age in Paris?
The median age in Paris is 37.8 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Paris?
The average commute to work in Paris is 24 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paris?
The unemployment rate in Paris is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paris?
25% 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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