Paradise, UT

Full City Profile · Utah · Cache County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
806 Population 556/sq mi density
$95,000 Median Income $32,809 per capita
$497,600 Home Value $681,066 Zillow
$983 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$95,000 median income, 4.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$497,600 home value, $983/mo rent
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Paradise, UT

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,000
26% above
$32,809 per capita
Home Value
$497,600
77% above
Zillow: $681,066
Median Rent
$983/mo
15% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
44.1%
31% above
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.9%
13% below
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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
126%
Home Value
177%
Rent
85%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
128%
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.