Paris Township, Union County, Ohio, 2007
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Paris TownshipOH
A town of 32,021.
7 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
32,021
2025 Census estimate · +17.9% since 2020
Median home value
$303K
Census ACS
Household income
$92K
median
Median age
36.9
years
Jobs based here
15,386
Balanced
TownGrade
A−
#255 of 987 in OH
Is Paris Township a good place to live?
Paris Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades A− overall, 255th of 987 graded towns in Ohio, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is incomes: the median household earns $92K. It also does better than most on schools: its public schools beat 79% of Ohio towns on state tests and graduation. A typical home there costs about $303K, 3.7 years of the Columbus metro’s $82K median household income. 12% of residents are 65 or older in Paris Township, below both the Ohio town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (18%). Reservoir Park, at 177 acres with 2.1 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Paris Township stand out
Where Paris Township beats most towns.
0historic places
HistoryA−
0 historic places
A long history
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
Marysville Exempted Village schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood Elementary | K–4 | 617 |
| Navin Elementary School | PK–4 | 531 |
| Edgewood Elementary School | K–4 | 487 |
SchoolsA−
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Paris Township5.4
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical OH town3.9
Civic lifeB+
38% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Ohio town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
A growing town
Paris Township has grown 35% since 2010
23,645 counted in 2010 and 27,167 in 2020; an estimated 32,021 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 17.9% since 2020, after 14.9% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Paris Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Paris Township is from typical.
Jobs & incomeA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →HealthMemorial Hospital 1.4 miles awayBOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 39% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listBOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.7 of 20; 2.2% of households have no car; 1.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landB+Open →HistoryA−Open →Civic life5.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Paris Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Paris Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAES Ohio16.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMarysville City PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Paris Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Union County Board of ElectionsUnion County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Feb 2022
ZIP code4304043040 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Paris Township.
OutdoorsB+
Paris Township has set aside 3.6% of its land for conservation
19 miles of trail in 21 parks and preserves.
#241for trails in OH
| Paris Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.5 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
3.6%
conserved · 859 of 24,083 acres
19 mi
of trails · 0.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Reservoir Park | 2.1 mi | 177 |
| 2. MacIvor Woods | 1.3 mi | 60 |
| 3. Scott Family Park | 1.1 mi | 112 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsA−
Paris Township’s grade for schools is an A−
Its public schools are run by the Marysville Exempted Village school district. Three of its 9 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
79%of OH districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunsold Middle SchoolLargest public middle schoolGrades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 | 862 | A− |
| Marysville High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 1,100 | B− |
| Northwood ElementaryTop results in townGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 617 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
Climate
In Paris Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Paris Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 24 inches of snow falls in a winter.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–38°
Spring40–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 26
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
Paris Township ranks healthier than 64% of the country’s towns
Paris Township beats the Ohio average on 15 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 10% of adults have diabetes in Paris Township.
64%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Paris Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 20% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
15 better16 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Paris Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.2% | 7.1% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 75.9% | 79.2% |
Memorial Hospital
1.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
74th
percentile among OH towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
About one in six working residents works right in Paris Township
Paris Township has about as many jobs (15,386) as working residents, but only 2,613 people both live and work here.
Most working residents leave Paris Township for work: only 18% work in town. Since 2013, Paris Township has added 2,032 jobs, to 15,386 in 2023. 6.6% of Paris Township residents live below the poverty line.
18%work in town
| Paris Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $92,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Paris Township18%
Columbus21%
Marysville18%
Allen Township7%
Dublin6%
20 mi
median commute distance
15,386
jobs based in Paris Township
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 44% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Younger than Ohio overall
Paris Township’s median age is 36.9 years. 33% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
36.9median age · OH 39.7
| Paris Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 24% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 21% | 22% | 22% |
Paris TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school31%
Some college22%
Associate’s9%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
55% women, 45% men
About 81 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±1.3 points). Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 62% are women (OH 50%). Median age: women 37.1, men 36.6.
| Paris Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 16.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 18.2% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.8% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.4% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.3% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.2% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.9% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B
Low risk in Paris Township, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 61% of U.S. communities.
39risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 63 attractions →Ohio Stadium and 34 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Paris Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw26 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
15 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
20 mi MountainCampbell Hill
26 mi Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
27 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
25 mi Stadium & arenaValue City ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Campbell Hill: Analogue Kid (talk)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Paris Township
18pages on Paris Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Paris Township
About 4 of every 100 Paris Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
About Paris Township
Township in Ohio, US
Paris Township is one of the fourteen townships of Union County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 27,167 people in the township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,004 ft
Paris Township’s neighbors
7 towns share a border with Paris Township.
Darby TownshipMarysvilleDover TownshipUnion TownshipMillcreek TownshipAllen TownshipTaylor TownshipParis Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Township | #255 | A− | C+ | — | A− | B |
| Darby Township | #385 | B+ | C | — | A | A− |
| Marysville | #247 | A− | C+ | B | A− | B |
| Dover Township | #137 | A | B+ | — | A− | B |
| Union Township | — | — | B | — | A | B |
| Millcreek Township | — | — | B− | — | A | B+ |
| Allen Township | #270 | A− | C+ | — | A− | B |
| Taylor Township | — | — | D | — | A− | B |
Union Township, Millcreek Township and Taylor Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Paris Township, Darby Township, Dover Township, Union Township, Millcreek Township, Allen Township and Taylor Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Paris Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Paris Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Paris Township, OH a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. Paris Township grades A− overall, better than 77% of U.S. towns and #255 of 987 in Ohio. It grades B for health and A− for schools.
Is Paris Township, OH expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.