Median Income
$55,224
household / year
Median Home Value
$333,800
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,192
gross / month
Cost of Living
100
national avg = 100

Is Paradise, NV a Good Place to Live?

Paradise is a mid-sized city of 189,733 in Nevada, with a median household income of $55,224 and a 8.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Paradise stands out for short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Paradise is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Paradise 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: 100.1

Paradise's overall cost of living index is 100.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Paradise costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric Paradise, NV National Avg
Median Home Value $333,800 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,192 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 39.7% 65.9%
Median Household Income $55,224 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Paradise's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
94.1 /100k
Property Crime
528.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Paradise is served primarily by Clark County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Paradise, NV National Avg
School District Clark County —
Elementary Schools 242 —
Middle Schools 60 —
High Schools 74 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 18.3:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.7% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 85.3% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Paradise sees average highs of 58.5°F in January and 104.5°F in July, with 4.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

MetricParadise, NV
Average High — January58.5°F
Average High — July104.5°F
Annual Precipitation4.2"
Annual Snowfall0.2"

Demographics

MetricParadise, NVNational Avg
Population189,733—
Median Age38.538.9
Unemployment Rate8.9%3.7%
Avg Commute Time22.7 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)44.7%59.3%
Black or African American11.5%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino24.9%18.9%
Asian12.0%6.3%
Under 1818.9%22.2%
65 and over15.0%16.8%

Nearby Cities

ZIP Codes in Paradise

Paradise, NV is covered by 7 ZIP codes:

Paradise vs Other Cities

Frequently Asked Questions

Paradise's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Paradise roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $333,800 and median rent is $1,192/month.
Paradise's violent crime rate is 94.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 528.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Paradise are operated by Clark County. The district has 242 elementary, 60 middle, and 74 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Paradise, NV has a population of 189,733, a median household income of $55,224, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Paradise averages 58.5°F in January and 104.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 4.2 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Paradise, NV is covered by 7 ZIP codes: 89119, 89120, 89121, 89123, 89169, 89109, 89158.
The population of Paradise, Nevada is 189,733 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Paradise: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $333,800, median household income $55,224, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paradise side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.