Living in Paradise, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paradise · Census data 2020–2024
Paradise has 185,913 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $59,190 (24% lower than the Nevada median), the median home value is $384,200, the median rent is $1,372/month.
Paradise at a glance
- Population
- 185,913
- Median age
- 39.3State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $59,190State: $78,260
- Median home value
- $384,200State: $435,400
- Median rent
- $1,372/moState: $1,597
- Homeowners
- 41.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Paradise a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Paradise
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paradise the median home value is $384,200, 15% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,372 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,736 a month in housing costs.
Paradise median household income
The median household income in Paradise is $59,190 and the income per person is $34,754. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Paradise: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94,312
- Owner-occupied
- 41.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.1%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.42
Paradise demographics
- Population
- 185,913
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.3%
- Households
- 75,934
- Foreign-born
- 26.1%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paradise ›
Education in Paradise
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Paradise have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paradise
- Unemployment rate
- 9.8%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 11.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.8%
- Public transit
- 5.7%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Paradise vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 185,913 | $59,190 | $384,200 | $1,372 |
| Winchester | 37,081 | $50,120 | $302,800 | $1,220 |
| Whitney | 47,221 | $67,155 | $329,000 | $1,574 |
| Spring Valley | 219,187 | $74,511 | $433,800 | $1,743 |
| Enterprise | 240,464 | $98,462 | $475,500 | $1,934 |
| Sunrise Manor | 200,218 | $58,421 | $320,000 | $1,397 |
| Henderson | 332,141 | $90,138 | $484,900 | $1,824 |
| Summerlin South | 31,354 | $117,035 | $672,400 | $2,509 |
| Nellis AFB | 5,087 | $68,652 | — | $2,143 |
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What is the median household income in Paradise, NV?
The median household income in Paradise is $59,190, 24% lower than the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Paradise?
The median home value in Paradise is $384,200, compared with $435,400 in Nevada.
How much is rent in Paradise?
The median gross rent in Paradise is $1,372 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Paradise, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Nevada median; unemployment of 9.8%; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Paradise?
The median age in Paradise is 39.3 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Paradise?
The average commute to work in Paradise is 23 minutes; 11.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paradise?
The unemployment rate in Paradise is 9.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paradise?
24.1% of adults in Paradise 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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