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Is Paradise a Good Place to Live? Paradise, Nevada: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Paradise ranks #1205 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #233 of 256 mid-size cities and #15 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on low household income ($59,190, #213 of 256) and high poverty (17.6%, #195 of 256).
Paradise by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Paradise's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Paradise: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Paradise safe?
What is the cost of living in Paradise?
Paradise's cost of living index is 100.2, in line with the US level of 100 and #663 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,372/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $384,200.
| Measure | Paradise | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 100.2#663 of 1,308 | 100 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $384,200#752 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,372/mo#605 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 6.5x#1108 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 27.8%#1185 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Paradise safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Paradise alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Paradise crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Paradise?
The median household in Paradise earns $59,190, 29% below the US figure of $83,163 and 27% below Nevada ($81,134). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Paradise | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $59,190#1064 of 1,312 | $81,134 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 17.6%#1022 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Paradise?
The median resident of Paradise is 39.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 24.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1013 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 41.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Paradise | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 39.3 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 24.1%#1013 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 41.9% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Paradise's schools and health?
We have too few school records for Paradise to describe its public schools. 33.2% of adults are obese and 13.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Paradise | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 33.2%#627 of 1,311 | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 13.2%#979 of 1,311 | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 20%#1167 of 1,311 | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 17.4%#1159 of 1,311 | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
What are the commute and weather like in Paradise?
The average commute in Paradise is 23.2 minutes (Nevada 25.7); 5.7% of workers take transit and 11.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Paradise scores 13.4 of 20 (above average walkable), #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 90.8°F and winters 50.4°F, with 4.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Paradise | NevadaNV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 23.2 min#619 of 1,312 | 25.7 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 5.2%#602 of 1,312 | 5.9% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 64.8% | 70% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 3% | 1.8% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 11.8% | 11.3% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 13.4#260 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Nevada is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58.5 | 40.5 | 0.6 |
| Feb | 62.9 | 44.1 | 0.8 |
| Mar | 71.1 | 50.5 | 0.4 |
| Apr | 78.5 | 56.9 | 0.2 |
| May | 88.5 | 66.1 | 0.1 |
| Jun | 99.4 | 75.8 | 0 |
| Jul | 104.5 | 82 | 0.4 |
| Aug | 102.8 | 80.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 94.9 | 72.4 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 81.2 | 59.6 | 0.3 |
| Nov | 67.1 | 47.3 | 0.3 |
| Dec | 56.9 | 39.6 | 0.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mccarran International Airport.
| Measure | Paradise | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 70.1°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 90.8°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 50.4°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 4.2 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Mccarran International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Paradise?
Clark County's air had a median air quality index of 61, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 26 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Clark County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 73% of US counties.
| Measure | Paradise | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 61#1011 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 26#1005 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.12%#386 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Clark County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Clark County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.02% | 85% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0052% | 78% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.081% | 49% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Paradise compare with similar-size cities?
Paradise is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #233 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 185,913.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise, NVPop. 185,913 | #1205 | 44.7 | $59,190 | $1,372/mo | no data | 23.2 min |
| Glendale, CAPop. 190,748 | #900 | 51.7 | $88,393 | $2,182/mo | 234 | 27.1 min |
| Akron, OHPop. 189,247 | #1246 | 42.6 | $48,076 | $955/mo | 871 | 22.2 min |
| Brownsville, TXPop. 189,177 | #1243 | 42.7 | $52,130 | $923/mo | 405 | 21.4 min |
| Tempe, AZPop. 188,065 | #538 | 57.4 | $79,663 | $1,743/mo | 418 | 20.9 min |
| Chattanooga, TNPop. 185,783 | #949 | 50.9 | $64,523 | $1,256/mo | 680 | 18.5 min |
| Fort Lauderdale, FLPop. 185,604 | #931 | 51.2 | $83,130 | $1,854/mo | 673 | 26.1 min |
| Newport News, VAPop. 184,216 | #880 | 52.0 | $69,634 | $1,339/mo | 794 | 23.1 min |
| Shreveport, LAPop. 180,982 | #1273 | 40.2 | $48,699 | $987/mo | 1,163 | 18.8 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Paradise compare with the rest of Nevada?
Paradise ranks #15 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 44.7 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 27% below the Nevada median.
| City | Rank in NV | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summerlin South, NVPop. 31,354 | #1 | 61.3 | $117,035 | $2,509/mo | no data |
| Spanish Springs, NVPop. 17,980 | #2 | 59.3 | $127,658 | $1,963/mo | no data |
| Enterprise, NVPop. 240,464 | #3 | 56.4 | $98,462 | $1,934/mo | no data |
| Henderson, NVPop. 332,141 | #4 | 55.3 | $90,138 | $1,824/mo | 225 |
| Carson City, NVPop. 58,384 | #5 | 55.3 | $72,355 | $1,248/mo | 358 |
| Sparks, NVPop. 110,024 | #6 | 54.3 | $89,056 | $1,716/mo | 365 |
| Mesquite, NVPop. 22,059 | #7 | 54.3 | $75,227 | $1,181/mo | 119 |
| Reno, NVPop. 273,212 | #8 | 52.2 | $80,760 | $1,556/mo | 551 |
| Dayton, NVPop. 15,781 | #9 | 52.0 | $102,819 | $1,521/mo | no data |
| Spring Valley, NVPop. 219,187 | #10 | 50.7 | $74,511 | $1,743/mo | no data |
| Fernley, NVPop. 24,225 | #11 | 50.6 | $89,517 | $1,570/mo | no data |
| North Las Vegas, NVPop. 278,595 | #12 | 49.1 | $79,542 | $1,705/mo | 362 |
| Elko, NVPop. 20,696 | #13 | 48.8 | $79,036 | $1,267/mo | 378 |
| Las Vegas, NVPop. 660,400 | #14 | 47.2 | $73,877 | $1,563/mo | county/metro |
| Paradise, NVPop. 185,913 | #15 | 44.7 | $59,190 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Sun Valley, NVPop. 22,228 | #16 | 44.5 | $77,446 | $1,214/mo | no data |
| Whitney, NVPop. 47,221 | #17 | 43.9 | $67,155 | $1,574/mo | no data |
| Sunrise Manor, NVPop. 200,218 | #18 | 40.0 | $58,421 | $1,397/mo | no data |
| Winchester, NVPop. 37,081 | #19 | 39.0 | $50,120 | $1,220/mo | no data |
| Pahrump, NVPop. 47,347 | #20 | 38.9 | $62,109 | $1,304/mo | no data |
All 20 Nevada cities we track, by overall score. Nevada statewide: median income $81,134, violent crime 379.2 per 100,000.
How is Paradise's score calculated?
Paradise scores 44.7 out of 100, #1205 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 7 of 11 categories with local data; safety, education, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Nevada's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 24% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Paradise. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
21.0 - HealthCity data · 19% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Paradise. Similar-size median 53.8.
46.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 16% of score
Paradise's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
64.8 - Household financesCity data · 13% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Paradise. Similar-size median 51.2.
33.5 - TransportationCity data · 11% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Paradise. Similar-size median 50.1.
56.5 - WalkabilityCity data · 11% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Paradise's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
65.3 - EnvironmentCounty data · 6% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
45.4 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Paradise alone.
— - EducationNot scored
Too few school records for Paradise.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Paradise.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Paradise's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Paradise has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Paradise
Is Paradise, NV a good place to live?
Paradise ranks #1205 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #233 of 256 mid-size cities and #15 of 20 in Nevada. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on low household income ($59,190, #213 of 256) and high poverty (17.6%, #195 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Paradise?
Paradise's cost of living index is 100.2, in line with the US level of 100 and #663 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,372/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $384,200.
Is Paradise safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Paradise alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Paradise crime rate or rank it on safety. Nevada as a whole records 379 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Paradise?
The median household in Paradise earns $59,190, 29% below the US figure of $83,163 and 27% below Nevada ($81,134). 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Paradise?
Median rent in Paradise is $1,372/mo (Census), #605 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 27.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Paradise?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Paradise is $384,200, #752 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Paradise?
We have too few school records for Paradise to describe its public schools.
How long is the commute in Paradise?
The average commute is 23.2 minutes, #619 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 25.7 minutes across Nevada. 5.2% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Paradise?
Paradise averages 70.1°F over the year, 90.8°F in summer and 50.4°F in winter, with 4.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Paradise walkable?
Paradise scores 13.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #260 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Paradise at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Clark County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, wildfire, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.12% of building value, lower than 73% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Paradise?
Clark County's air had a median air quality index of 61, and 31% of measured days were rated good; 26 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Paradise?
Paradise has 185,913 residents. The median resident of Paradise is 39.3 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 24.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1013 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 41.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Paradise compare with the rest of Nevada?
Paradise ranks #15 of the 20 Nevada cities we track, with a score of 44.7 against Nevada's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 27% below the Nevada median.
What cities are similar in size to Paradise?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Paradise's population of 185,913 are Glendale, CA (#900 overall), Akron, OH (#1246 overall), Brownsville, TX (#1243 overall), Tempe, AZ (#538 overall), and Chattanooga, TN (#949 overall). Paradise is #1205.