Apartments for rent in Paris, TX

A small city located in Texas, Paris has a population of slightly less than 25,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (19%) here than they do nationally (14%). Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just over 40, skew older than most cities in Texas. Homeowners hold a slight majority over renters in Paris by a narrow 53%-48% margin. Renters in the city benefit from a relatively low average rent of $747/month, which is $281 per month lower than the state average.

Paris has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 with a high school degree or GED (22%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 8% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Paris residents work in one of three industries: retail, manufacturing, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 22% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 9% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. Paris workers bring in an average annual income of about $49K, less than those elsewhere in Texas. Paris's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).

Averaging about 17 minutes, Paris's commute time is faster than the state average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (37%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't widely used. Few residents (2%) walk to work, though the number surpasses the national average.