Paradise, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
489 Population 234/sq mi density
$64,444 Median Income $32,080 per capita
$229,200 Home Value $455,197 Zillow
$1,375 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
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, 2.3% 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

Paradise, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,444
14% below
$32,080 per capita
Home Value
$229,200
19% below
Zillow: $455,197
Median Rent
$1,375/mo
18% above
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
38% below
81.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
1% below
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
81%
Rent
118%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paradise 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 residents earn a median household income of $64,444 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,080. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,654 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paradise is $229,200 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $455,197. Median rent is $1,375/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

20.9% of adults in Paradise hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 33.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population489
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,444
Per Capita$32,080
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$4,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,200
Rent$1,375
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$455,197
Housing Units202
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
Elevation764 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute34 min
Broadband65.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

Paradise was founded in 1870.
The median home in Paradise was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.