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Living in
Paris.
About
Life in Paris
Paris is a community of 10,313 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $41,012, median rent runs about $780 per month, and median home values are around $163,600. Unemployment is low at 4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Paris at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.3%
Foreign-Born
2.3%
Broadband Internet
82.5%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.3% foreign-born, most often from South Africa
Who lives in Paris: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Paris, the largest foreign-born group is from South Africa (35.9%), and 1.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
22.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.9%
of households
Married Couples
31.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 34% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Paris
In Paris, rent runs 34% below the TN average, and home values are 43% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
35.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$890
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $216,087 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above TN average
Unemployment in Paris
Unemployment in Henry County, which includes Paris, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Paris: Henry County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Henry County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Paris Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.5 min avg
How Paris residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Paris, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 86% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 58 mi
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 92 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Paris runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
217.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,305
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Paris Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Henry County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Henry County, which includes Paris, the most common type is heat, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Heat | $219,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Heat | $19,500 |
| 2023 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $367,000 |
| 2022 | 18 | Winter Weather | $15,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.6M |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Heat | $2,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Heat | $127,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Henry County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Data not yet available
Climate87°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Paris has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
49°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.0"
Annual Snowfall
5.2"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
87
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 27°F | 4.03" |
| Feb | 51°F | 30°F | 4.89" |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 5.33" |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 5.24" |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 5.68" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.32" |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.39" |
| Aug | 88°F | 66°F | 3.81" |
| Sep | 82°F | 59°F | 3.91" |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 3.82" |
| Nov | 59°F | 36°F | 4.54" |
| Dec | 49°F | 30°F | 5.08" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Paris
Uninsured
11.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Paris's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Paris
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Paris
Paris's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Donelson National Battlefield, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Paris
Paris has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Donelson National Battlefield (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
25 mi awayTrail Of Tears National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
78 mi awayShiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
80 mi awayPublic Libraries in Paris
W. G. Rhea Public Library
400 West Washington Street, Paris
Cities Near Paris
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Paris?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Paris FAQ
Is Paris, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Paris's median rent is $780/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $41,012/year. Median home value is $163,600.
Is Paris, Tennessee safe?⌄
Paris's violent crime rate was 218 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1305 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Paris, Tennessee?⌄
Henry County, which includes Paris, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Paris, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Paris is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $780/month and median household income is $41,012/year. The median home value is $163,600. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Paris, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Paris is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from