Paramount, CA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Paramount, California Summary
Life in Paramount research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Paramount over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Paramount:
The population in Paramount is 53,255.
The median home value in Paramount is $599,020.
The median income in Paramount is $67,197.
The cost of living in Paramount is 126 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Paramount is $1,699.
The unemployment rate in Paramount is 5.3%.
The poverty rate in Paramount is 13.4%.
The average high in Paramount is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
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Paramount, CA Crime Report
Crime in Paramount summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Paramount. Key points include:
There were 1,715 total crimes in Paramount in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Paramount is 3,336.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Paramount is 601.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Paramount is 2,735.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Paramount is 43.54% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Paramount Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Paramount / 100k People |
California / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,715 | 3,336.3 | 2,581.0 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 309 | 601.1 | 442.0 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 4 | 7.8 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 111 | 215.9 | 113.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 174 | 338.5 | 288.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,406 | 2,735.1 | 2,138.9 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 183 | 356.0 | 369.7 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 731 | 1,422.0 | 1,341.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 492 | 957.1 | 427.6 | 282.7 |
Paramount, CA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Paramount summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Paramount. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Paramount is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Paramount is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Paramount is $599,020.
The median income in Paramount is $67,197.
Paramount's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Paramount Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Paramount | California | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 139 | 100 | |
| Services | 118 | 110 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 112 | 112 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 109 | 100 | |
| Housing | 144 | 204 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 127 | 126 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 111 | 124 | 100 | |
Paramount, CA Weather
The average high in Paramount is 75.3° and the average low is 54.1°.
There are 22.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 16.2 inches of precipitation each year with 0.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Paramount |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 16.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Paramount Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Paramount
The current population in Paramount is 53,255. The population has decreased -1.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 53,255 | -2.8% |
| 2021 | 54,776 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 55,020 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 54,941 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 55,023 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 54,813 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 54,468 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 54,255 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 54,196 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 54,187 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Paramount
Paramount is:
4.5% White with 2,422 White residents.
8.7% African American with 4,652 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.
3.6% Asian with 1,898 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 124 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 73 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 757 Two Or More residents.
81.3% Hispanic with 43,298 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Paramount | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4.5% | 35.2% | 58.9% |
| African American | 8.7% | 5.3% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 14.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 81.3% | 39.7% | 18.7% |
Gender in Paramount
Paramount is 50.2% female with 26,712 female residents.
Paramount is 49.8% male with 26,543 male residents.
| Gender | Paramount | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 50.1% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Paramount for adults over 25
19.0% of adults in Paramount completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Paramount completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Paramount completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Paramount completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Paramount completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Paramount completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Paramount completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Paramount completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Paramount completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Paramount | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 9.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Paramount, California
3.5% of households in Paramount earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Paramount earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.1% of households in Paramount earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Paramount earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.8% of households in Paramount earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.1% of households in Paramount earn $50,000 to $74,999.
16.0% of households in Paramount earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.4% of households in Paramount earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Paramount earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Paramount earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Paramount | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.1% | 5.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.8% | 8.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.1% | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.4% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 17.9% | 11.4% |
