Paradise, Texas 1926, 1926
Paradise’s story
156 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1926.
- 1870Paradise is settled
ParadiseTX
A town of 807, settled in 1870.
Population
807
2025 Census estimate · +64.7% since 2020
Typical home
$451K
−0.1% in a year
Household income
$83K
median
Median age
31.6
years
Jobs based here
415
Balanced
Is Paradise a good place to live?
Paradise’s average trip to work is 36 minutes, where Texas’ towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Paradise has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
807 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Paradise: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Paradise, and how to reach them.
PowerOncorEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Paradise water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers72% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Paradise’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWise County Early Voting ClerkWise County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2015
ZIP code7607376073 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Paradise.
Housing
Homes in Paradise are worth about $451K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Paradise home is worth about $451,000, about the same as a year ago, 52% above the Texas typical home. Paradise’s median rent is $1,781 a month, above both Texas’ towns ($1,208 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 88% of Paradise households own their home.
$451KZillow home value
| Paradise | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 88% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,781 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Paradise$451K
Texas$296K
−0.1%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Paradise’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Paradise ISD. Three of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Paradise H S, with 373 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise ElLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–3 | Grades PK–3 | 414 | B+ |
| Paradise H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 373 | A+ |
| Paradise IntTop results in townGrades 4–5 | Grades 4–5 | 225 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Paradise, expect mild winters and hot summers
Paradise has mild winters and hot summers. The July high in Paradise is 96°F.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–58°
Spring53–76°
Summer72–95°
Fall54–78°
Nov 7
typical first frost
Mar 29
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
A job hub: Paradise has 1.2 jobs for every working resident and draws in 395 commuters
Most working residents leave Paradise for work: only 6% work in town. Jobs based in Paradise grew to 415 in 2023, 135 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Fort Worth (15%), Decatur (10%) and Bridgeport (7%).
6%work in town
| Paradise | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 12% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $83,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 5.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Paradise6%
Fort Worth15%
Decatur10%
Bridgeport7%
Irving3%
31 mi
median commute distance
415
jobs based in Paradise
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Paradise is
Paradise beats the Texas average on 7 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 42% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Paradise.
| Paradise | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 37% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Texas
7 better22 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Paradise | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 12.2% | 19.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 8.4% | 10.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.5% | 6.1% |
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle
20.6 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Paradise faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingWildfireTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Paradise
18pages on Paradise
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Paradise; the nearest are
Weatherford CollegeCommunity college · Public · Weatherford28.9 mi$5,250 in-state tuitionUniversity of North TexasUniversity or college · Public · Denton31.5 mi$11,309 in-state tuitionTarrant County College DistrictCommunity college · Public · Fort Worth33.9 mi$1,863 in-state tuition
About 8 of every 100 Paradise residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
About Paradise
City in Texas, United States
Paradise is a city in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 475 in 2020. According to tradition, the area was a cowboy's "paradise", hence the name.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1870
- Area
- 2.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 758 ft
- ZIP code
- 76073
- Area code
- 940
Questions about Paradise
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Paradise, TX a good place to live?
Paradise has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.