Apartments for rent in Paris, TN

Paris is a small city in Tennessee with a population of approximately 10,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than they do nationally (14%). Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just over 39, skew younger than most cities in Tennessee. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 37% of residents rent. With a relatively low average rent of $583/month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Tennessee. Over the course of a year, renters in Paris will save around $3,600 compared to the state average.

There are three primary industries in Paris: retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 23% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in transportation, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. With an average annual income of just under $44K, Paris workers take home about $19,000 less than their peers elsewhere in Tennessee. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average, Paris has a high number of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or equivalent (33%). Additionally, 6% possess a Bachelor's degree and 3% have a Master's degree or Doctorate.

Paris's average commute time ranks as one of the best in the state at about 16 minutes, 3rd-fastest in the state. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing means of commuting to work, selected by 34% of commuters, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.