At a Glance
Median Income
$62,830
$28,043 per capita
Home Value
$251,200
Zillow: $334,432
Median Rent
$788/mo
16.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.3% smoking rate
How Paul Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Paul's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Paul a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Paul residents earn a median household income of $62,830 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,043. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 786 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Paul is $251,200 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $334,432. Median rent is $788/month, with 16.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
15.0% of adults in Paul hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Paul has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,615
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density2,182/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born12.5%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,830
Per Capita$28,043
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$1,255M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
A
Home Value$251,200
Rent$788
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$334,432
Housing Units630
Rent Burden16.0%
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,413/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.3 in/yr
Elevation4,152 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed48 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Paul was founded in 1907.
The median home in Paul was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
12.5% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.