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Paradise, TX
City in Wise County, Texas.
Population
627
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
300
ZIP codes
0
Paradise and its ZIP codes
Paradise at a glance
- Paradise is about 2.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,619 a year, 5% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $319,600 (13% above Texas) and median rent is $1,781 a month.
Local data for Paradise, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paradise, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,619
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$319,600
Median rent
$1,781/mo
Homeownership
88.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (220), German Americans (107), Irish Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Paradise.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,064
21,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $6,564 per person
How people get to work
Paradise, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paradise, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
940
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 31°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paradise, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Paradise
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BridgeportCity | 4.7 mi | 7.9 |
| DecaturCity | 7.9 mi | 9.3 |
| BoydTown | 8.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Lake BridgeportCity | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Runaway BayCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| AuroraCity | 12 mi | 3.7 |
| ChicoCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| SpringtownCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| New FairviewCity | 13 mi | 18.9 |
| BriarCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 20.3 |
| AlvordTown | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| RhomeCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| RenoCity | 15 mi | 13.2 |
| NewarkCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| CarterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| Pecan AcresCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 18.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paradise, TX in?
- Paradise is in Wise County, Texas.
- What is the population of Paradise, TX?
- About 627 people live in Paradise, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paradise?
- Nearby places include Bridgeport (4.7 mi), Decatur (7.9 mi), Boyd (8.5 mi), Lake Bridgeport (9.1 mi), Runaway Bay (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023