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Paradise Heights

Florida · 1,215 residents · 0.461 sq mi
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Paradise Heights has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,406. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $189,800. At a median age of 32.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,215
−7%since 2000
from 1,310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,636 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 2,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.0
+1%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4526869201K1K2000201020202024Paradise Heights
2024877
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,406
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,038 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,329
+63%since 2000
from $13,115 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.540
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,800
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2020
Median gross rent
$777
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
58.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
89.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+198%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(940)
Black2.9%(38)
Hispanic / Latino22.8%(299)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score51%(668)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(706)
Black7.3%(89)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(395)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.5%(820)
Diversity Score
67
+32%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+98%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
99.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.5%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
40.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Heights, Florida?

Paradise Heights, Florida has about 1,215 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise Heights, Florida?

The typical household in Paradise Heights, Florida earns about $31,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise Heights, Florida expensive?

In Paradise Heights, Florida, the median home is worth about $189,800, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Paradise Heights, Florida?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise Heights, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise Heights, Florida?

About 20.7% of people in Paradise Heights, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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