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Paradise Heights

Florida · 1,260 residents · 0.461 sq mi
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Paradise Heights is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,500. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $187,200. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 105%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,260
−4%since 2000
from 1,310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,733 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 2,842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+10%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4526869201K1K2000201020202024Paradise Heights
2024877
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,500
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,038 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,498
+232%since 2000
from $13,115 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food18.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,200
+105%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2020
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2020
Gentrification Score
42
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.5%(548)
Black9.2%(116)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(511)
Asian1%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score74.1%(933)
Diversity Score
74
+45%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2011
from 23.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
76.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.8%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
61.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.4%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 66.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise Heights, Florida?

Paradise Heights, Florida has about 1,260 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paradise Heights, Florida earns about $86,500 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 $187,200.

How educated are people in Paradise Heights, Florida?

About 19.9% 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 4.5% of people in Paradise Heights, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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