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Living in
Paris.
About
Life in Paris
Paris is a small Northeast Texas city near the Oklahoma line, known for its Eiffel Tower replica topped with a red cowboy hat. It serves as the medical and shopping center for the surrounding counties, with education and health care employing about 32% of working residents. Living costs are low: the median home value is $150,000, about 55% below the national median, and rent averages $971.
Paris at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.0%
Foreign-Born
3.5%
Broadband Internet
82.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Paris: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Paris, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (54.7%), and 7.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.8%
of households
Married Couples
33.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
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 31% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Paris
In Paris, rent runs 31% below the TX average, and home values are 47% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,588
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
48.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $170,954 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Paris
Unemployment in Paris is 0.4 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Paris Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute15.9 min avg
How Paris residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Paris, most residents drive alone to work (73%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 93 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 100 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 25% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Paris runs 25% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
413.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,018.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Paris Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
79.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lamar County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lamar County, which includes Paris, the most common type is heat, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Heat | $933,000 |
| 2024 | 20 | Heat | $164,000 |
| 2023 | 19 | Excessive Heat | $7,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Drought | $5.0M |
| 2021 | 10 | Heat | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 10 | Hail | $232,000 |
| 2019 | 10 | Heat | $95,000 |
| 2018 | 4 | Hail | $1,000 |
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.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lamar County, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hunt County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 49 miles from Paris) is typically good — 332 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
332
per year
Moderate Days
29
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hunt County, TX (49 mi away)
Climate94°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Paris has hot summers (avg high 94°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
75°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
94°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
77°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.9"
Annual Snowfall
1.5"
Hot Days/Year
96
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
46
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
95
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 3.08" |
| Feb | 59°F | 37°F | 3.34" |
| Mar | 67°F | 45°F | 4.35" |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 4.70" |
| May | 83°F | 63°F | 5.63" |
| Jun | 91°F | 71°F | 4.26" |
| Jul | 96°F | 75°F | 3.51" |
| Aug | 96°F | 74°F | 2.95" |
| Sep | 89°F | 67°F | 3.95" |
| Oct | 78°F | 55°F | 4.62" |
| Nov | 65°F | 44°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 4.28" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Paris
Paris has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
20.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Paris Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Paris Regional Medical Center · 865 Deshong Dr
- Hospital campus: Paris Regional Medical Center – South Campus · 820 Clarksville St, 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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Paris
Paris's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
15
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Paris
Public · 2-year · 2,204 students · in-state tuition $2,700 · 36% graduate · median earnings $39,899 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 100 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Paris
Paris has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Chickasaw National Recreation Area (100 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chickasaw National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Paris
Paris Public Library
326 S Main St, 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, Texas affordable?⌄
Paris's median rent is $971/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $47,239/year. Median home value is $150,000.
Is Paris, Texas safe?⌄
Paris's violent crime rate was 413 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2018 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Paris, Texas?⌄
Paris has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Paris, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Paris is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $971/month and median household income is $47,239/year. The median home value is $150,000. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Paris, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Paris is 16 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