Paris, TX

Texas · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
24,678 Population
$45,439 Median Income
$128,300 Home Value
$903 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
559 Violent Crime / 100K
36.4 yrs Median Age
20.2% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
2.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.6
Education

People

Population24,678
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 66.0%

Economy

2.9/5
Median Income$45,439
Per Capita Income$25,526
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty Rate22.7%
County GDP$3,585M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$128,300
Zillow Value$167,584
Median Rent$903
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,149

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Depression25.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime559/100K
Property Crime4,375/100K
Murder4.0/100K
Vehicle Theft132.8/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul43° / 85°
Rain49 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.9%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.10
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Work From Home6.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations5

How Paris Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$45,439
Home Value$128,300
Median Rent$903
Poverty Rate22.7%
Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
Unemployment3.2%
Violent Crime559.5 /100K
Avg Temperature65.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population24,678
Population Density701 per sq mi
Median Age36.4 years
Male49.0%
Female51.0%
Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66% Black 22.5% Hispanic 2.8% Other 8.7%
White66.0%
Black or African American22.5%
Hispanic or Latino2.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.7%

Language

English Only91.0%
Spanish Speakers9.0%
English 91% Spanish 9%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.9%
Health Insurance79.9%

Income

40% below avg
Median Household Income$45,439
Per Capita Income$25,526
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,009
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$64,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Poverty Rate22.7%
Total Establishments (County)1,354
County GDP$3,585M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation114
Healthcare Facilities183
Retail Stores212
Manufacturing62
Total Establishments1,354

Industry Mix

Restaurants 114 Healthcare 183 Retail 212 Manufacturing 62

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$64,704
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,710

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.4 min
Work From Home6.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

54% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$128,300
Zillow Home Value Index$167,584

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$229,450
Price Per Sq Ft$92
Homes Sold (month)22
Sale-to-List Ratio92.6%
Price Drops32.1%
Active Inventory131

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied48.1%

Rental Costs

22% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$903
Zillow Rent Index$890

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedroom$1,149
3 Bedroom$1,497
4 Bedroom$1,733

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,710
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.67%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure38.4%
Asthma11.7%
COPD9.0%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.5%
Physical Inactivity32.8%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage79.9%
Regular Checkup73.9%
Premature Death Rate12,236 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.0 / 10
Exercise Access62.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)183
Restaurants (County)114

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime559.5 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter4.0 /100K
Rape20.1 /100K
Robbery112.7 /100K
Aggravated Assault422.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,375.3 /100K
Burglary1,074.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,167.8 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft132.8 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

43°F Jan 85°F Jul
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Annual Average65.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation48.9 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation596 ft (182 m)
Land Area35.2 sq mi (91.1 km²)
Population Density701 per sq mi
Latitude33.6689°
Longitude-95.5466°
County FIPS48277

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 19.2%

Republican +61.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
High School+88.9%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.10

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, not adjacent
Population Density701 per sq mi
Land Area35.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)7
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)12
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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