Living in Paris, KY

Explore Paris and see how it fits the life you want to build.

10,160 Population Bourbon County County City Place Type Kentucky State
Overall Match7.0 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Paris at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population10,160
Median Household Income$55,839
Median Home Value$186,300
Median Gross Rent$832
Median Age37.8
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home9.0%
Homeownership54.1%
Housing Vacancy11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Paris is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Paris Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Paris and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.0 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.1 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.7 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Paris

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$186,300
Median Gross Rent$832
Homeownership54.1%
Housing Vacancy11.5%
Housing Value7.2/10
Housing Stability6.0/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Paris, KY

Median Household Income$55,839
Unemployment3.6%
Work From Home9.0%
Employment8.2/10
Remote Work Friendly6.2/10
Income Strength7.4/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Paris and how households are structured

Population10,160
Median Age37.8
Average Household Size2.4

Paris is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Paris

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Paris point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.

Average Summer High86.7°F
Average Winter Low22.7°F
Annual Rainfall51.5 in.
Annual Snowfall8.8 in.

Seasonal Life in Paris

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.

Summer

Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Paris is located in Bourbon County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Bourbon County.

County Intelligence

Paris & Bourbon County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Paris is located in Bourbon County, Kentucky.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Paris.

Current NarrowTheList data for Paris shows a population of about 10,160. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Bourbon County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Paris.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.