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Paradise, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Paradise is a small town in Texas with a population of 489. Residents earn $64,444 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
489 Population 234/sq mi density
$64,444 Median Income $32,080 per capita
$229,200 Home Value $444,647 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,444 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$229,200 home value, $1,375/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,444
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $229,200
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,375
18% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.8%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.5%
48% lower than US avg

How Paradise Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population489
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,444
Per Capita$32,080
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$4,250M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,200
Rent$1,375
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$444,647
Housing Units202
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Uninsured12.6%
Smoking13.7%
Depression24.4%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain33.3 in/yr
Sunny Days330/yr
Elevation764 ft (233 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute34 min
Broadband65.8%
Libraries6

Is Paradise a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Paradise receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Paradise offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Paradise is $64,444, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Paradise is $229,200, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Paradise enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Paradise has a population of 489 with a density of 234 people per square mile. The median age is 39.7 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.2%), with 12.7% Hispanic, 3.7% Black.

Population

489
Total Population
234
People / sq mi
39.7yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Paradise vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only86.9%
11% above US avg
Spanish13.1%
2% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Paradise vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Paradise is $64,444, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Paradise vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,444
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,080
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
IRS Avg AGI$82,340

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.5%
48% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,654
County GDP$4,250M

Business (County)

Restaurants119
Healthcare111
Retail182
Manufacturing77

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,757
93% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.2 min
Drive Alone72.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Paradise is $229,200, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,375 (18% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $444,647.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$229,200
19% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$444,647
Median List Price$519,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$519,950
$/Sq Ft$165
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops18.2%
Inventory11

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,375
18% above US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.7%
Housing Units202
Median Year Built1984

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,757
93% above US avg
Effective Rate2.95%
In Paradise, 31.8% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 12.6% of residents lack health insurance. 13.7% are current smokers. 24.4% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Paradise vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.8%
1% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.7%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.7%
2% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.1%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression24.4%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.3%
Short Sleep43.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate83.4%
Uninsured12.6%
47% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.0%
Dental Visits57.6%
Premature Death8,574/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access38.4%
Healthcare Facilities111
Paradise has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.3 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average64.1°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.3 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall1.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates33.1498°N, 97.6886°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48497
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 70.1-point margin. 65.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.7%
D 14.7%

Winner: Republican by 70.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
38% below US avg
High School+81.8%
Graduate Degree+5.4%
School Test Score5.10
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density234/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access65.8%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities111
Restaurants119
Retail Stores182

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)22

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.2 min
Drive Alone72.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

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