Living in Paradise, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paradise · Census data 2020–2024
Paradise has 679 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $109,688 (15% higher than the Utah median), the median home value is $555,800.
Paradise is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Paradise at a glance
- Population
- 679
- Median age
- 38.1State: 32
- Median household income
- $109,688State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $555,800State: $489,400
- Homeowners
- 94.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.6%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Paradise a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 1.9%.
Cons: Home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Paradise
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paradise the median home value is $555,800, 67% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,353 a month in housing costs.
Paradise median household income
The median household income in Paradise is $109,688 and the income per person is $42,878. 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Paradise: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 94.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.6%
- Vacant
- 7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.19
Paradise demographics
- Population
- 679
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.8%
- Households
- 213
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paradise ›
Education in Paradise
49.6% of adults 25 and older in Paradise have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 18.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Paradise
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.1%
Paradise vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise | 679 | $109,688 | $555,800 | — |
| Avon | 483 | $114,261 | $492,000 | — |
| Hyrum | 10,401 | $88,725 | $422,600 | $1,269 |
| Mantua | 1,677 | $142,188 | $607,100 | $2,000 |
| Wellsville | 4,157 | $104,351 | $455,500 | $1,250 |
| Nibley | 7,952 | $108,072 | $461,100 | $1,667 |
| Millville | 1,800 | $114,773 | $449,400 | $840 |
| Providence | 8,947 | $118,072 | $515,900 | $1,560 |
| River Heights | 2,282 | $117,708 | $464,400 | $1,092 |
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What is the median household income in Paradise, UT?
The median household income in Paradise is $109,688, 15% higher than the Utah median of $95,166 (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 $555,800, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
Is Paradise, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Utah median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 1.9%. Minuses: home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Paradise?
The median age in Paradise is 38.1 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Paradise?
The average commute to work in Paradise is 38 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Paradise?
The unemployment rate in Paradise is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Paradise?
49.6% 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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