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Paradise, CA—95969

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$314,000
4.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$72,200
48.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
77
18.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-1.7%
Median Rent
$1,500
0.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,180
12.8% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,400
4.6% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,800
3.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Paradise, CA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Paradise, CA is $314,000, with a year-over-year change of -4.4%. This indicates that home prices in Paradise, CA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$314,000-4.4%
Single Family $318,000-4.5%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$243,000-5.8%
    3 Bed
    		$379,000-2.6%
    4 Bed
    		$484,000-2.8%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.2%
    1 Bedroom
    17.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Rental Trends — Paradise, CA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Paradise, CA is $1,540, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Paradise, CA is studios: $1,060, 1-bedrooms: $1,230, 2-bedrooms: $1,440, 3-bedrooms: $1,920. The most common rental property sizes in Paradise, CA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 53.7% and 37.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,500$1,540
    Studio Rent $1,060$1,060
    1 Bed Rent $1,180$1,230
    2 Bed Rent $1,400$1,440
    3 Bed Rent $1,800$1,920
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    1 Bedroom
    53.7%
    2 Bedrooms
    37.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    9.1%

    Property Listings — Paradise, CA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Paradise, CA is 72. This is a increase of 17.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$450,0000.0%
    Listing Count
    		1136.0%
    Listings as % of Homes2.5%6.0%
    Days on Market
    		7718.0%
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    Demographics — Paradise, CA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Paradise, CA has a population of 7,800, which has decreased by -72.1% over the past 5 years. Paradise, CA is a less popular place for families, as children make up 13.7% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 30.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		7,800-72.1%
    % Under 18
    		13.7%-26.3%
    % Seniors
    		40.2%51.1%
    % WFH
    		17.8%143.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		30.3%37.1%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Paradise, CA is a predominantly white area, with 82.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Paradise, CA is hispanic, making up 7.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.2% of the population in Paradise, CA, and this percentage has increased by 28.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		82.0%-4.8%
    % Black
    		0.5%66.7%
    % Hispanic
    		7.9%9.7%
    % Asian
    		1.7%70.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		3.2%28.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Paradise, CA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 299 mortgage originations in Paradise, CA, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 67.0%, with 28.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Paradise, CA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 4.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		299
    % Conventional Loans
    		74.0%
    % Government Loans
    		26.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		4.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Paradise, CA

    Paradise, CA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		97
    Total Units Section 8
    		97
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		13.1%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		100.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$160$1,180$1,020
    2 Bedroom-$70$1,400$1,330
    3 Bedroom$60$1,800$1,860
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$2,230

    Affordability — Paradise, CA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio5
    Median Home Price$314,000
    Median Household Income$72,200

    Paradise, CA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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