Living in St. Paris, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Paris · Census data 2020–2024
St. Paris has 2,248 residents with a median age of 34.9. The median household income is $58,147 (19% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $160,200, the median rent is $744/month.
St. Paris at a glance
- Population
- 2,248
- Median age
- 34.9State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $58,147State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $160,200State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $744/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 67.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is St. Paris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Paris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Paris the median home value is $160,200, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $744 per month, which is 21.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,139 a month in housing costs.
St. Paris median household income
The median household income in St. Paris is $58,147 and the income per person is $31,681. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in St. Paris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,006
- Owner-occupied
- 67.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.4%
- Vacant
- 8.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 2.45
St. Paris demographics
- Population
- 2,248
- Median age
- 34.9
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 919
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Paris ›
Education in St. Paris
12.9% of adults 25 and older in St. Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Paris
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 78.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
St. Paris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paris | 2,248 | $58,147 | $160,200 | $744 |
| Christiansburg | 708 | $62,250 | $128,100 | $979 |
| Rosewood | 362 | $114,390 | $199,100 | — |
| Fletcher | 719 | $75,417 | $134,800 | — |
| North Hampton | 329 | $76,528 | $185,200 | $1,650 |
| Casstown | 259 | $51,250 | $110,600 | $1,156 |
| Tremont City | 265 | $70,500 | $158,300 | $800 |
| Lawrenceville | 302 | $55,163 | — | — |
| Urbana | 11,204 | $68,003 | $163,000 | $935 |
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What is the median household income in St. Paris, OH?
The median household income in St. Paris is $58,147, 19% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in St. Paris?
The median home value in St. Paris is $160,200, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in St. Paris?
The median gross rent in St. Paris is $744 per month, about 21.2% of household income.
Is St. Paris, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 25% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in St. Paris?
The median age in St. Paris is 34.9 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in St. Paris?
The average commute to work in St. Paris is 24 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Paris?
The unemployment rate in St. Paris is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Paris?
12.9% of adults in St. 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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