Paris, ID

Paris, Idaho

Paris, Idaho, in Bear Lake county, is 69 miles SE of Pocatello, Idaho (center to center) and 376 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 576.

The People and Families of Paris

In Paris, about 78% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Paris.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Paris had a median family income of $45,000. Paris is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Paris isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Paris Housing

In Paris, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around Paris -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in the city without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Paris.

Commuting

In Paris, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Paris strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

Category	Trophy
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 7%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Paris, ID

Comparing Paris to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Paris Almanac

Paris Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Paris Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Paris, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Paris Colleges

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