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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Leonardo Gutierrez

Paris is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 29-year-old firefighter and Poverty rate is 22.7%, which is higher than I expected. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city,...

12 replies 7 upvotes living
Landon Gutierrez

Best hidden gems in Paris

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and Median household income is $45,439, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $903/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kno...

6 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Leonardo Gutierrez

Healthcare options in Paris?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $128,300, which is actually reasonable.

2 replies 7 upvotes qa
Zoe Brown

Best and worst neighborhoods in Paris

Been living here since 2015. Poverty rate is 22.7%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Paris sits at 1,016.7 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Paris? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a grow...

8 replies 12 upvotes best-worst
Peyton Cooper

Unpopular opinion about Paris

Random thought, Military spouse here. Rent is about $903/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 24,678 people. You can expect to pay around $903 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has i...

4 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Joseph Ross

Paris is underrated, change my mind

My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $903 for rent here. Median household income is $45,439, which feels on the lower side for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with t...

4 replies 9 upvotes living
Theodore Wright

Biggest downsides of living in Paris?

Longtime lurker here, It's a a small town city with about 24,678 people. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? Ch...

7 replies 7 upvotes best-worst
Aiden Myers

Paris housing prices -when will it stop?

Random thought, I work in legal and The median home value here is around $128,300, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $128,300 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned?

0 replies 13 upvotes housing
Peyton Cooper

Working remotely from Paris

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Paris sits at 1,016.7 per 100K. Household incomes average around $45,439 in Paris. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this?

6 replies 5 upvotes jobs
Peyton Cooper

Best neighborhoods in Paris

Hey everyone, Median household income is $45,439, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $903 for rent here. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There...

13 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
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