Living in Paris, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paris · Census data 2020–2024
Paris has 202 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $68,281 (6% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $155,600.
Paris is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paris at a glance
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 62.9State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $68,281State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $155,600State: $231,600
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.3%
Is Paris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
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 $155,600, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,525 a month in housing costs.
Paris median household income
The median household income in Paris is $68,281 and the income per person is $35,125. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Paris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 97
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.08
Paris demographics
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 10.9%
- 65 and older
- 39.1%
- Households
- 97
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paris ›
Education in Paris
25.3% of adults 25 and older in Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 12.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paris
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 29.3%
- Drive alone
- 55.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.2%
Paris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 202 | $68,281 | $155,600 | — |
| Hersey | 360 | $60,500 | $157,500 | $950 |
| Big Rapids | 8,477 | $43,858 | $156,400 | $929 |
| Reed City | 2,517 | $52,304 | $115,000 | $714 |
| Evart | 1,667 | $34,318 | $105,500 | $800 |
| Stanwood | 162 | $54,632 | $156,600 | $1,063 |
| Canadian Lakes | 2,991 | $78,833 | $270,000 | $789 |
| Le Roy | 202 | $70,250 | $137,500 | — |
| Mecosta | 464 | $73,516 | $96,200 | $784 |
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What is the median household income in Paris, MI?
The median household income in Paris is $68,281, 6% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (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 $155,600, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
Is Paris, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Michigan median; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Paris?
The median age in Paris is 62.9 years (Michigan: 40.2).
What is the unemployment rate in Paris?
The unemployment rate in Paris is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paris?
25.3% 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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