At a Glance
Median Income
$95,000
$32,809 per capita
Home Value
$497,600
Zillow: $681,066
Median Rent
$983/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
8.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paradise a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paradise residents earn a median household income of $95,000 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,809. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,556 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paradise is $497,600 , 77% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $681,066. Median rent is $983/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
44.1% of adults in Paradise hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paradise has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population806
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,000
Per Capita$32,809
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$9,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,005
Housing
B+
Home Value$497,600
Rent$983
Ownership95.7%
Zillow$681,066
Housing Units281
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity27.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,132/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain17.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation4,948 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.1%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+16.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.7%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Paradise was founded in 1860.
The median home in Paradise was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.