Paradise Park, CA

Full City Profile · California · Santa Cruz County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
647 Population 2,311/sq mi density
$73,640 Median Income $37,339 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,640 median income, 5.1% unemployment
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Paradise Park, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,640
2% below
$37,339 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
35.3%
5% above
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
8.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Paradise Park Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Paradise Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
142%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paradise Park a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paradise Park residents earn a median household income of $73,640 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,339. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.

Education

35.3% of adults in Paradise Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paradise Park has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population647
Median Age55.1 yrs
Density2,311/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$73,640
Per Capita$37,339
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$21,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership82.3%
Zillow$1,313,461
Housing Units529
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,482/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain30.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation97 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations50
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Paradise Park was built in 1946.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 734 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.