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Paradise, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
Paradise, PA
At a Glance
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)
Is Paradise a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Paradise residents earn a median household income of $94,934 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,639. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paradise is $242,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,592. Median rent is $1,129/month, with 22.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Paradise reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 594/100K.
Education
23.3% of adults in Paradise hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paradise has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.