Paradise, CA
Living in Paradise
Bikeability29
Walkability24
Commute65
Public Transit35
Affordability56
Public Safety60
Airports33
Hospitals27
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
22kPopulation-4.3k (2010–19)
50 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated
59%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$223kMedian Home Value-$17k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$895Median Monthly Rent+$227 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home16%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Paradise
United States45
California55
Chico Metro Area50
Butte County50
Property Crime in Paradise
United States48
California56
Chico Metro Area61
Butte County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 8 | 5 |
| Feb | 44 | 8 | 6 |
| Mar | 48 | 7 | 5 |
| Apr | 53 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 61 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 2 |
| Dec | 42 | 8 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Paradise
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Tornado6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Paradise, CA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Paradise, CA
Paradise Adventist Academy
1 miles, W
Chico Oaks Adventist School
11 miles, W
Notre Dame School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Paradise, CA
California State University-Chico
13 miles, W
William Jessup University
67 miles, S
Shasta Bible College and Graduate School
67 miles, NW
Simpson University
71 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Paradise, CA
Adventist Health Feather River
2 miles, E
Enloe Medical Center
13 miles, W
Oroville Hospital
18 miles, S
Orchard Hospital
27 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Paradise, CA
Redding Municipal Airport
64 miles, NW
Sacramento International Airport
73 miles, S
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
99 miles, E
Charles M Schulz-Sonoma County Airport
108 miles, SW