Paris, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Bear Lake County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
634 Population 182/sq mi density
$82,500 Median Income $29,301 per capita
$235,700 Home Value $331,465 Zillow
$862 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,700 home value, $862/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Paris, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,500
10% above
$29,301 per capita
Home Value
$235,700
16% below
Zillow: $331,465
Median Rent
$862/mo
26% below
43.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
11.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.2%
6% below
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Paris Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Paris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
110%
Home Value
84%
Rent
74%
Poverty
91%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paris a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paris residents earn a median household income of $82,500 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,301. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paris is $235,700 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,465. Median rent is $862/month, with 43.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.

Education

23.2% of adults in Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paris has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population634
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density182/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$82,500
Per Capita$29,301
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$296M
Avg Weekly Wage$774

Housing

A+
Home Value$235,700
Rent$862
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$331,465
Housing Units320
Rent Burden43.8%

Health

Obesity30.2%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,192/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain17.9 in/yr
Elevation5,962 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 10%
Commute37 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Paris was founded in 1863.
The median home in Paris was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.