At a Glance
Median Income
$56,823
$24,780 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
Zillow: $276,479
Median Rent
$585/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
29.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
18.4% smoking rate
How South Paris Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Paris's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Paris a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Paris residents earn a median household income of $56,823 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,780. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in South Paris is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,479. Median rent is $585/month, with 35.3% 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 1971.
Education
17.4% of adults in South Paris hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South Paris has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population2,570
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density662/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans18.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,823
Per Capita$24,780
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty29.8%
County GDP$7,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125
Housing
A+
Home Value$186,300
Rent$585
Ownership56.3%
Zillow$276,479
Housing Units1,121
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation373 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute16 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in South Paris was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.