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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.
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.