At a Glance
Median Income
$75,750
$30,935 per capita
Home Value
$121,900
Zillow: $272,694
Median Rent
$634/mo
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
19.1% smoking rate
How La Paz Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows La Paz's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is La Paz a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
La Paz residents earn a median household income of $75,750 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,935. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,155 business establishments, including 92 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in La Paz is $121,900 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,694. Median rent is $634/month, with 13.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
7.0% of adults in La Paz hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
La Paz has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population498
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density1,277/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,750
Per Capita$30,935
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$2,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,900
Rent$634
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$272,694
Housing Units286
Rent Burden13.4%
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,237/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation861 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in La Paz was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is South Bend International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.