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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Owen Thomas

Cost of living reality check -Paris

Curious what people think. I've been here for 7 years and Household incomes average around $49,464 in Paris. Poverty rate is 13.5%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think?

7 replies 5 upvotes housing
phoenixmind2026

Raising a family in Paris -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Homes are going for about $182,100 on average. The median home value here is around $182,100, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 10,107, Paris is a small town. Rent is about $728/month for a decent place. Household incomes average aroun...

2 replies 15 upvotes living
Kaylee Kim

Anyone regret moving to Paris?

Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

3 replies 3 upvotes moving
Kaylee Kim

Thinking about relocating to Paris from Boston

Hi all, Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great.

3 replies 0 upvotes moving
Owen Thomas

Is Paris worth it salary-wise?

So, Been living here since 2013. Household incomes average around $49,464 in Paris. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

3 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Cooper White

Best companies to work for in Paris?

Alright, Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 13.5%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Paris? Appreciate any input. Honestly, I think it'...

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Owen Thomas

Is Paris worth it salary-wise?

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and With a population of 10,107, Paris is a small town. Rent is about $728/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but st...

2 replies 2 upvotes jobs
Owen Thomas

Paris in the winter -how bad?

Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $49,464 in Paris. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exci...

0 replies 13 upvotes qa
Nicholas Gutierrez

Best neighborhoods in Paris

Hello, Rent is about $728/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. T...

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James Patel

Unpopular opinion about Paris

Hi all, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $182,100 on average. Rent is about $728/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Paris sits at 162.0 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Publi...

2 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
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