What are the schools like in Paramount, CA?

Paramount is served primarily by Paramount Unified. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.3:1.

What is the median household income in Paramount?

The median household income in Paramount, CA is $67,197 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Paramount, CA?

Paramount has an average high temperature of 67.4°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.0 inches.

Paramount, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Paramount, CA affordable or expensive?

Paramount's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Paramount is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $471,500 and the median rent is $1,699 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Paramount, CA?

Paramount has a violent crime rate of 547.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2815.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Paramount, CA a Good Place to Live?

Paramount is a mid-sized city of 53,255 in California, with a median household income of $67,197 and a 5.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Paramount's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Paramount is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Paramount city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Paramount's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Paramount costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Paramount, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$471,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,699	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	40.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,197	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Paramount's violent crime rate is 547.1 per 100,000 residents — 44% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

547.1 /100k

Property Crime

2815.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Paramount is served primarily by Paramount Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Paramount, CA	National Avg
School District	Paramount Unified	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Paramount sees average highs of 67.4°F in January and 81.4°F in July, with 12.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Paramount, CA
Average High — January	67.4°F
Average High — July	81.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Paramount, CA	National Avg
Population	53,255	—
Median Age	31.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	20.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	63.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Paramount

Paramount, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

90723

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paramount, CA affordable or expensive?

Paramount's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Paramount roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $471,500 and median rent is $1,699/month.

What is the crime rate in Paramount, CA?

Paramount's violent crime rate is 547.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2815.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Paramount?

Public schools in Paramount are operated by Paramount Unified. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Paramount, CA a good place to live?

Paramount, CA has a population of 53,255, a median household income of $67,197, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Paramount?

Paramount averages 67.4°F in January and 81.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.0 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Paramount?

Paramount, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 90723.

What is the population of Paramount?

The population of Paramount, California is 53,255 with a median age of 31.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Paramount?

Key numbers for living in Paramount: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $471,500, median household income $67,197, crime index 140 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paramount side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.