Paradise, CA
Full City Profile · California · Butte County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,793
Population
12/sq mi density
$67,042
Median Income
$36,444 per capita
$391,100
Home Value
$334,483 Zillow
$1,270
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
224
Violent Crime/100K
754 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$67,042 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$391,100 home value, $1,270/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$391,100
39% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,270/mo
9% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
79.1%
21% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,336
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$391,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$334,483
Redfin Median Sale
$419,500
Median Sale Price
$419,500
Median List Price
$444,250
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
79.1%
Owner-Occupied
20.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,513/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,647/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,053/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,752/mo
4 Bedroom
$3,165/mo
Census median rent:
$1,270/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,621/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$419,500
Median Days on Market
53 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
26
Price Drops
20.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$277
Active Inventory
82
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
79.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $391,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $334,483 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $419,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $419,500 |
| Median List Price | $444,250 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $277 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,270 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,621 |
| FMR Studio | $1,513 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,647 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $2,053 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,752 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $3,165 |
Market
| Days on Market | 53 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.7% |
| Homes Sold | 26 |
| Active Inventory | 82 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $277 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 79.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 79.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,336 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 23.0% |