At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$58,331 per capita
Home Value
$28,800
Zillow: $71,068
Bachelor's Degree+
41.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Paradise Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paradise's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paradise a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paradise residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,331. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paradise is $28,800 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $71,068. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
41.2% of adults in Paradise hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paradise has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population35
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$58,331
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$184M
Avg Weekly Wage$797
Housing
A+
Home Value$28,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$71,068
Housing Units28
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,625/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,698 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed179 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Paradise was founded in 1887.
The median home in Paradise was built in 1938.
25.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hays Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 179 Mbps.