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Paradise, PA
Census-designated place in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,091
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
937
ZIP codes
0
Paradise and its ZIP codes
Paradise at a glance
- Paradise is about 3.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $100,089, 28% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $280,800 (10% above Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,059 a month.
Local data for Paradise, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paradise, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,089
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$280,800
Median rent
$1,059/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.2%
Median age
31.9
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (280), Puerto Ricans (194), Irish Americans (108).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lancaster County. PPP loans are for Paradise.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,459
254,207 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.6B
FY 2026, $6,514 per person
How people get to work
Paradise, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.6%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paradise, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,011
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
678
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Cities near Paradise
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GordonvilleCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.9 |
| SoudersburgCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.1 |
| IntercourseCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.9 |
| RonksCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.7 |
| StrasburgBorough | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| Bird-in-HandCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| SmoketownCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| GeorgetownCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 4.1 |
| WitmerCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1.2 |
| GapCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 3.1 |
| LampeterCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| LeolaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 6 |
| New HollandBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.9 |
| ReftonCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| ChristianaBorough | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Willow StreetCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 5.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paradise, PA in?
- Paradise is in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Paradise, PA?
- About 1,091 people live in Paradise, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paradise?
- Nearby places include Gordonville (1.2 mi), Soudersburg (1.6 mi), Intercourse (2.4 mi), Ronks (2.7 mi), Strasburg (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023