Paradise Township, PA
Living in Paradise Township
Bikeability40
Walkability44
Commute54
Public Transit16
Affordability49
Public Safety84
Airports66
Hospitals56
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.7kPopulation+587 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school34%
High school graduate38%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector76%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office17%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$267kMedian Home Value+$47k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$767Median Monthly Rent+$94 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached12%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K8%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke9%
Electricity33%
Fuel oil, kerosene24%
LP gas20%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood11%
Crime
Violent Crime in Paradise Township
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lancaster Metro Area21
Lancaster County21
Property Crime in Paradise Township
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lancaster Metro Area22
Lancaster County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 33 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Paradise Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Paradise Township, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Paradise Township, PA
Belmont Special Education School
0 miles, SE
Mountain Side School
1 miles, SE
Harristown School
1 miles, NW
Blackhorse School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Paradise Township, PA
Lancaster Bible College
11 miles, NW
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
11 miles, W
Franklin and Marshall College
12 miles, W
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Paradise Township, PA
Lancaster General Hospital
11 miles, W
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
12 miles, W
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
14 miles, N
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Paradise Township, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
38 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
46 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
58 miles, NE