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South Paris, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Androscoggin County County
South Paris, ME
At a Glance
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)
Is South Paris a Good Place to Live?
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 $261,824. 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.
Safety & Crime
South Paris reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,086/100K.
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 44°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.