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Paradise, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County
Paradise, TX
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 $64,444 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,080. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% 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 $444,647. 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.
Safety & Crime
Paradise reports 274 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,210/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.