At a Glance
Median Income
$45,439
$25,526 per capita
Home Value
$128,300
Zillow: $175,106
Median Rent
$903/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
621/100K
2,726/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.5% smoking rate
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 $45,439 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,526. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above 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 $175,106. 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 621 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,726/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24,678
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,439
Per Capita$25,526
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$3,585M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,009
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$903
Ownership48.1%
Zillow$175,106
Housing Units11,624
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent621/100K
Property2,726/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
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
Broadband78.9%
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.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.