At a Glance
Median Income
$58,874
$35,069 per capita
Home Value
$358,400
Zillow: $483,159
Median Rent
$1,287/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paradise residents earn a median household income of $58,874 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,069. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 65,312 business establishments, including 5,618 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paradise is $358,400 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $483,159. Median rent is $1,287/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
23.9% of adults in Paradise hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paradise has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 4.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 64.
Data Overview
People
Population186,178
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density4,391/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born26.0%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,874
Per Capita$35,069
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$195,936M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250
Housing
B
Home Value$358,400
Rent$1,287
Ownership41.2%
Zillow$483,159
Housing Units96,077
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain4.2 in/yr
AQI64 (Moderate)
Elevation2,093 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed265 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries33
Did You Know?
The median home in Paradise was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Harry Reid International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
26.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 265 Mbps.
There are 5,618 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 236 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.