Apartments for rent in Paris, IL

A small town in Illinois, Paris has slightly more than 8,000 residents. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 68% of residents own their homes. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $631/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Paris will save around $5,000 compared to the state average.

Paris's average commute time ranks as one of the best in Illinois at about 15 minutes, 7th-quickest in the state. Many residents (42%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit is not extensively used. Not many residents walk to work.

Paris has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have earned an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). In addition, 7% have a Bachelor's degree and 4% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Paris residents work in one of three industries: manufacturing, healthcare, and retail. Together, these industries account for 24% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of the town's population works in transportation, making it the top career path in the town. Paris workers take home an average annual income of about $51K, around $26,000 less than the state average. Paris's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).