Living in Paris, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paris · Census data 2020–2024
Paris has 10,338 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $41,012 (41% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $163,600, the median rent is $780/month.
Paris at a glance
- Population
- 10,338
- Median age
- 38.5State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $41,012State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $163,600State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $780/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.1%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Paris a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 26.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Paris
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paris the median home value is $163,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $780 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,169 a month in housing costs.
Paris median household income
The median household income in Paris is $41,012 and the income per person is $27,414. 26.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Paris: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,783
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.42
Paris demographics
- Population
- 10,338
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 22%
- Households
- 4,113
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paris ›
Education in Paris
21.1% of adults 25 and older in Paris have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paris
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.5%
Paris vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 10,338 | $41,012 | $163,600 | $780 |
| Henry | 534 | $41,875 | $100,500 | $619 |
| Puryear | 736 | $59,500 | $125,000 | $800 |
| Big Sandy | 507 | $47,500 | $70,000 | $771 |
| Hazel | 299 | $40,536 | $111,900 | $525 |
| McKenzie | 5,631 | $37,236 | $154,500 | $663 |
| Palmersville | 114 | $45,855 | $96,500 | — |
| Gleason | 1,159 | $57,917 | $93,200 | $676 |
| Hollow Rock | 739 | $40,000 | $89,100 | $521 |
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What is the median household income in Paris, TN?
The median household income in Paris is $41,012, 41% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $163,600, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Paris?
The median gross rent in Paris is $780 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Paris, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 26.3%.
What is the median age in Paris?
The median age in Paris is 38.5 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Paris?
The average commute to work in Paris is 17 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paris?
The unemployment rate in Paris is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paris?
21.1% 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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