Paradise, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Paradise, California Summary
Life in Paradise research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Paradise over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Paradise:
The population in Paradise is 6,793.
The median home value in Paradise is $320,618.
The median income in Paradise is $67,042.
The cost of living in Paradise is 117 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Paradise is $1,270.
The unemployment rate in Paradise is 4.0%.
The poverty rate in Paradise is 18.0%.
The average high in Paradise is 72.6° and the average low is 48.1°.
Paradise SnackAbility
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Paradise, CA Crime Report
Crime in Paradise summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Paradise. Key points include:
There were 96 total crimes in Paradise in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Paradise is 978.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Paradise is 285.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Paradise is 693.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Paradise is -53.82% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Paradise Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Paradise / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 96 | 978.7 | 2,564.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 28 | 285.5 | 486.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 10.2 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 20.4 | 119.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 16 | 163.1 | 325.8 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 68 | 693.2 | 2,078.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 4 | 40.8 | 305.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 50 | 509.7 | 1,345.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 142.7 | 427.5 | 259.0 |
Paradise, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Paradise summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Paradise. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Paradise is 117 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Paradise is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Paradise is $320,618.
The median income in Paradise is $67,042.
Paradise's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Paradise Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Paradise | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 141 | 100 | |
| Services | 110 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 106 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 113 | 110 | 100 | |
| Housing | 134 | 195 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 120 | 125 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 116 | 128 | 100 | |
Paradise, CA Weather
The average high in Paradise is 72.6° and the average low is 48.1°.
There are 51.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.3 inches of precipitation each year with 7.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Paradise |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 51.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 7.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Paradise Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Paradise
The current population in Paradise is 6,793. The population has decreased -74.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6,793 | 1.9% |
| 2022 | 6,666 | -13.8% |
| 2021 | 7,730 | -56.0% |
| 2020 | 17,560 | -20.7% |
| 2019 | 22,135 | -16.6% |
| 2018 | 26,543 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 26,437 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 26,396 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 26,289 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 26,246 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 26,219 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 26,258 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 26,348 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 26,425 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Paradise
Paradise is:
81.1% White with 5,506 White residents.
0.6% African American with 42 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 56 American Indian residents.
1.9% Asian with 128 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 18 Other residents.
7.3% Two Or More with 493 Two Or More residents.
7.8% Hispanic with 531 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Paradise | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.1% | 34.6% | 58.2% |
| African American | 0.6% | 5.3% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 15.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 7.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 39.8% | 19.0% |
Gender in Paradise
Paradise is 46.3% female with 3,142 female residents.
Paradise is 53.7% male with 3,651 male residents.
| Gender | Paradise | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.3% | 50.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.7% | 50.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Paradise for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Paradise completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Paradise completed 9-12th grade.
24.0% of adults in Paradise completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Paradise completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Paradise completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Paradise completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Paradise completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Paradise completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Paradise completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Paradise | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Paradise, California
12.7% of households in Paradise earn Less than $10,000.
4.6% of households in Paradise earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Paradise earn $15,000 to $24,999.
15.9% of households in Paradise earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.0% of households in Paradise earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.5% of households in Paradise earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.9% of households in Paradise earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.5% of households in Paradise earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.2% of households in Paradise earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.4% of households in Paradise earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Paradise | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.6% | 3.0% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.9% | 5.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.0% | 8.4% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.5% | 13.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 19.4% | 12.6% |
