At a Glance
Median Income
$39,365
$27,557 per capita
Home Value
$142,700
Zillow: $208,059
Median Rent
$763/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
309/100K
2,697/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
19.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
23.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
299 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paris a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paris residents earn a median household income of $39,365 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,557. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 834 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paris is $142,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,059. Median rent is $763/month, with 24.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Paris reports 309 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,697/100K. The murder rate is 10.0/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paris has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population10,313
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density799/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,365
Per Capita$27,557
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty19.9%
County GDP$1,723M
Avg Weekly Wage$918
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,700
Rent$763
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$208,059
Housing Units4,927
Rent Burden24.8%
Crime
F
Violent309/100K
Property2,697/100K
Murder10.0/100K
Assault249/100K
Burglary607/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,808/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain55.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation444 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Paris was founded in 1823.
The median home in Paris was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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