Living in Paradis, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paradis · Census data 2020–2024
Paradis has 552 residents with a median age of 29.8. The median household income is $61,250 (about the same as the Louisiana median), the median home value is $198,900.
Paradis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paradis at a glance
- Population
- 552
- Median age
- 29.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $198,900State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 92.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Paradis a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Paradis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paradis the median home value is $198,900, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,235 a month in housing costs.
Paradis median household income
The median household income in Paradis is $61,250 and the income per person is $42,754. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Paradis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 374
- Owner-occupied
- 92.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.6%
- Vacant
- 18.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.82
Paradis demographics
- Population
- 552
- Median age
- 29.8
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.6%
- Households
- 304
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 20%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paradis ›
Education in Paradis
19.5% of adults 25 and older in Paradis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paradis
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Paradis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradis | 552 | $61,250 | $198,900 | — |
| Boutte | 2,027 | $68,220 | $231,200 | — |
| Des Allemands | 2,382 | $88,390 | $196,000 | — |
| Bayou Gauche | 1,908 | $162,951 | $308,000 | — |
| Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | $273,800 | $1,625 |
| Hahnville | 3,520 | $100,956 | $246,100 | — |
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | $95,700 | $848 |
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | $320,700 | $1,257 |
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | $238,100 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Paradis, LA?
The median household income in Paradis is $61,250, about the same as the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Paradis?
The median home value in Paradis is $198,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Paradis, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Paradis?
The median age in Paradis is 29.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Paradis?
The average commute to work in Paradis is 36 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paradis?
The unemployment rate in Paradis is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paradis?
19.5% of adults in Paradis 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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