Paradise, PA
Living in Paradise
Bikeability11
Walkability41
Commute43
Public Transit13
Affordability53
Public Safety84
Airports66
Hospitals58
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+141 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
77%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate37%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$203kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$645Median Monthly Rent-$166 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier43%
Home Value
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K29%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K12%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke8%
Electricity31%
Fuel oil, kerosene40%
LP gas16%
Utility gas2%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Paradise
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Lancaster Metro Area21
Lancaster County21
Property Crime in Paradise
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Lancaster Metro Area22
Lancaster County22
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 41 | 4 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Paradise
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding62
Tornado13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Paradise, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Paradise, PA
Harristown School
1 miles, S
Blackhorse School
1 miles, S
East Gordon School
1 miles, N
Paradise Lane School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Paradise, PA
Lancaster Bible College
10 miles, NW
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design
10 miles, W
Franklin and Marshall College
11 miles, W
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
12 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Paradise, PA
Lancaster General Hospital
10 miles, W
Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital
11 miles, W
Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital
13 miles, N
Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center
13 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Paradise, PA
Harrisburg International Airport
36 miles, W
Philadelphia International Airport
48 miles, E
Lehigh Valley International Airport
57 miles, NE