Paradise SnackAbility
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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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 125 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 $334,278.
The median income in Paradise is $67,687.
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 | 125 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 109 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 135 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 121 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 115 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 123 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Paradise Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Paradise
The current population in Paradise is 7,392. The population has decreased 72.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,392 | 8.8% |
| 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
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Paradise is:
78.8% White with 5,823 White residents.
0.6% African American with 46 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 57 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 105 Asian residents.
0.3% Hawaiian with 21 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 28 Other residents.
8.0% Two Or More with 589 Two Or More residents.
9.8% Hispanic with 723 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Paradise | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.8% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 8.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Paradise
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Paradise is 47.9% female with 3,540 female residents.
Paradise is 52.1% male with 3,851 male residents.
| Gender | Paradise | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Paradise for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Paradise completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Paradise completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in Paradise completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Paradise completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Paradise completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Paradise completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% 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 | 4.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 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
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12.0% of households in Paradise earn Less than $10,000.
5.0% of households in Paradise earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.8% of households in Paradise earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.1% of households in Paradise earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in Paradise earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.3% of households in Paradise earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.7% of households in Paradise earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.8% of households in Paradise earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.2% of households in Paradise earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.2% of households in Paradise earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Paradise | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.1% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.3% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.7% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.8% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.2% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.2% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
