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Paris, Texas

Introduction to Paris, Texas

Paris, Texas, in Lamar county, is 69 miles NE of McKinney, Texas (center to center) and 93 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 25,898.

Paris History

The present day city of Paris was first settled in the 1820s. It was established as a town in 1839 by a merchant named George W. Wright. The city was officially incorporated on February 3, 1845. It also became the county seat of Lamar County that year. During the Civil War, Paris became a booming cattle and farming center. The Texas and Pacific Railroads first entered the city in 1876. The Paris Fairgrounds is the site of the public lynching of a black slave, Henry Smith, in 1893.

Paris and nearby Attractions

  • Sam Bell Maxey House State Historical Park
  • Lamar County Historical Museum
  • Pat Mayse Lake
  • Cooper Lake State Park
  • Hayden Museum of American Art
  • Raymond Gary State Park

Things To Do In Paris

The city of Paris offers a host of recreational facilities. It is home to the second largest Eiffel Tower. The city has several beautiful parks and open spaces such as Wade Park, Lake Gibbons, Bywaters Park, and Record Park. Visitors can also enjoy fishing on Lake Crook and Pat Mayse Lake. The Sam Bell Maxey State Historic Structure is another historic landmark that is worth visiting. Tour de Paris, the renowned bicycle tour of Paris, attracts a number of American and European tourists every year in the month of July. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Mirabeau Square Shopping Center.

Paris Transportation

Cox Field Airport is nearby.

Paris Higher Education

Paris Junior College is the local institute of higher education. Also close by are Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Tyler Junior College, and University of Dallas.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Paris Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Paris Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Paris Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Paris, TX

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens108
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population77
Racial Diversity77
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men15
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults27
People Above Poverty23
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work48
Working at Home24
Public Transportation Use18

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
People Living Alone89
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime11
Low Property Crime11

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