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Paris, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Mecosta County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
172 Population 200/sq mi density
$48,571 Median Income $35,880 per capita
$136,600 Home Value $209,292 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
42 Violent Crime/100K 1,540 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,571 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Paris, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,571
35% below
$35,880 per capita
Home Value
$136,600
52% below
Zillow: $209,292
Violent Crime
42/100K
89% below
1,540/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
260 sunny days/yr

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
65%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paris a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Paris residents earn a median household income of $48,571 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,880. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Paris is $136,600 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,292. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.

Safety & Crime

Paris reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,540/100K.

Education

26.0% of adults in Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paris has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population172
Median Age61.6 yrs
Density200/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,571
Per Capita$35,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869

Housing

A+
Home Value$136,600
Rent
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$209,292
Housing Units155
Rent Burden20.9%

Crime

F
Violent42/100K
Property1,540/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,230/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation948 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Paris was built in 1996.
38.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.