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Paradise

California · 241 residents · 4.352 sq mi
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Paradise is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 62% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $671,600. With a median age of 61.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
62% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

241
+14%since 2023
from 211 in 2023
2010 – 2024
55 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 48 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
61.1
−6%since 2023
from 64.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
130199268337406201020202024Paradise
2024241
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$109,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $106,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$76,061
+4%since 2023
from $73,416 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 69.9% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.370
−2%since 2023
from 0.376 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$671,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $680,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$861
US average: $1,442
83.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
16.7% rent
15.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
50.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
6.1
−4%since 2023
from 6.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.6%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score46.4%(98)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.5%(124)
52
+11%since 2023
from 46 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

61.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 54.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
22.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.2 min
+7%since 2023
from 25.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
83.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 85.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
2.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
70.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
11.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
69.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
44.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.1% in 2023
10.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
85.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
83.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
15.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise, California?

Paradise, California has about 241 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise, California?

The typical household in Paradise, California earns about $109,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise, California expensive?

In Paradise, California, the median home is worth about $671,600, and the typical rent is about $861 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise, California?

About 61.9% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise, California?

About 2.9% of people in Paradise, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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