At a Glance
Median Income
$70,912
$24,808 per capita
Home Value
$500,400
Zillow: $640,886
Median Rent
$1,772/mo
35.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
638/100K
2,290/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
65.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.5%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Paramount Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paramount's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paramount a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paramount residents earn a median household income of $70,912 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,808. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 572,385 business establishments, including 24,882 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paramount is $500,400 , 78% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $640,886. Median rent is $1,772/month, with 35.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Paramount reports 638 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,290/100K. The murder rate is 7.4/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Paramount hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
65.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paramount has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population52,546
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density11,109/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,912
Per Capita$24,808
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,002,965M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,607
Housing
C+
Home Value$500,400
Rent$1,772
Ownership43.4%
Zillow$640,886
Housing Units14,712
Rent Burden35.6%
Crime
F
Violent638/100K
Property2,290/100K
Murder7.4/100K
Assault323/100K
Burglary344/100K
Health
Obesity31.5%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,746/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation108 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+65.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 32% / D 65%
Commute29 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries258
Did You Know?
The median home in Paramount was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Los Angeles International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 24,882 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 817 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,001 declared natural disasters on record.
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