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Paradise

Utah · 1,058 residents (2025 est.) · 1.451 sq mi
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Paradise is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,688. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $555,800. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
679
−11%since 2000
from 759 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
−14%since 2009
from 545 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.1
+35%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,058 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5026808581K1K1990201020202024Paradise
2024679
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.5%(51)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.8%(46)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.3%(63)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.8%(80)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.2%(35)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413.5%(92)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.7%(93)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.3%(63)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(43)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,688
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,878
+192%since 2000
from $14,679 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.0%
+35.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+37%since 2010
from 0.270 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$555,800
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
5.6% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.1
+51%since 2009
from 3.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
84
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Paradise on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(737)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(634)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(21)
Diversity Score
16
+359%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.2%(22)
Guatemalan0.3%(2)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English44.6%(303)
Irish10.8%(73)
German10.6%(72)
Swedish6.6%(45)
American3.8%(26)
Norwegian2.8%(19)
Danish2.4%(16)
Scottish1.8%(12)
Swiss1.8%(12)
Greek1.2%(8)
Italian1%(7)
Dutch0.7%(5)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
French0.6%(4)
Welsh0.3%(2)
Finnish0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.6%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+80%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−90.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(69)
Married69%(185)
Widowed0.4%(1)
Divorced4.9%(13)
Women 15+
Never married20.7%(52)
Married68.9%(173)
Widowed7.6%(19)
Divorced2.8%(7)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paradise, Utah?

Paradise, Utah has about 679 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paradise, Utah?

The typical household in Paradise, Utah earns about $109,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paradise, Utah expensive?

In Paradise, Utah, the median home is worth about $555,800.

How educated are people in Paradise, Utah?

About 49.6% of adults age 25 and over in Paradise, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paradise, Utah?

About 1.9% of people in Paradise, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paradise, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Paradise, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 118 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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