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Paris, IL

Paris, IL.

Population: 11,261 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Paris, IL is $114,055 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $125,000 after a median 43 days on market. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$114,055

Typical home value

+0.2%

1-year change

43

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$114,055
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
-4.7%
5-year appreciation
-5.7%
10-year appreciation
+7.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2021)
$124,815
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$125,000
Median list price
$119,900
Median price per sqft
$82
1-year sale-price change
+35.1%
Median days on market
43 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
29
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$757/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,232/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
11
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb, Paris Cooperative High School, Paris-Union SD 95
Schools include
Paris Bridges, Paris TAOEP, Paris Cooperative High School, Creative Center for Children, Carolyn Wenz Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Velsicol Chemical Corp. (Marshall Plant) (15.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 in
Annual snowfall
19.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Edgar County Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Terre Haute Regional Airport, Hulman Field (HUF) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
PARIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-4 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
51.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,506
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
64.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,892
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ParisState medianUS median
Typical home value$114,055$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$125,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market43 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,506$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Paris, IL?
$114,055.
What is the median sale price in Paris, IL?
$125,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Paris, IL?
Median days on market: 43 days.
What is typical rent in Paris, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Paris, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Paris, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Paris, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Paris, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Paris, IL?
11 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Paris, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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