At a Glance
Median Income
$45,439
$25,526 per capita
Home Value
$128,300
Zillow: $167,584
Median Rent
$903/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,017/100K
2,881/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 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+
2.9 / 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 $45,439 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,526. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 114 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paris is $128,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,584. Median rent is $903/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Paris reports 1,017 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 168% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,881/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paris has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population24,678
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,439
Per Capita$25,526
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$3,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$903
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$167,584
Housing Units11,624
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,017/100K
Property2,881/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault823/100K
Burglary718/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.9 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation596 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute16 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Paris was founded in 1845.
The median home in Paris was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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