Paris, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County
Paris, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Paris a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Paris residents earn a median household income of $51,798 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,764. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paris is $71,200 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,922. Median rent is $755/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Paris reports 590 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,556/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paris has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches.