Neighborhood in Paris, Lamar County
Living in Central Paris, Paris
4th of 5areas in Paris
Overall score 33 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Paris overall: C
Central Paris covers part of Paris, TX, home to about 8,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Paris. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
- Health scores low (6 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.6 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.2 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.5 mi |
| Library | 1.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 8,680
- Median rent
- $930
- Median home value
- $155,000
- Household income
- $46,800
- Average commute
- 17 min
- Homes owned
- 42%
What it's like to live in Central Paris
Central Paris is an area in Paris with about 8,700 residents, homes built around 1976, a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.
Our grade for Central Paris is C-. That puts it 4th of 5 areas we grade in Paris, a city that gets a C overall.
Pros of living in Central Paris
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in Central Paris
- Higher poverty. 32% of residents live below the poverty line, against 26% across Paris.
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
Central Paris report card
Each grade compares Central Paris with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade B
Median rent $930, homes cost 3.3x income.
71 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade D-
Median household income $46,800, 3.2% unemployed.
15 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D+
Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.
28 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 413 violent crimes per 100k, 2,018 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
65 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade A-
Average commute 17 min, 4.8% work from home.
87 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D
16% have a bachelor’s degree.
22 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
18% of adults uninsured.
6 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade D-
42% of homes owner-occupied.
9 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade D
85% of homes have broadband.
23 of 100 vs TX areas
Central Paris compared with Paris
Better than Paris
- Homes with broadband internet: 85%2 points higher than Paris (83%)
- Unemployment rate: 3.2%2 points lower than Paris (5.3%)
- Median rent: $9304% lower than Paris ($971)
Worse than Paris
- People below the poverty line: 32%6 points higher than Paris (26%)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 42%6 points lower than Paris (48%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 16%3 points lower than Paris (19%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CJustiss ElementaryElementary, Paris ISD1.5 mi
- DCrockett IntermediateMiddle, Paris ISD1.7 mi
- BNorth Lamar High SchoolHigh, North Lamar ISD1.8 mi
Cost of living in Central Paris
Median rent in Central Paris is $930 a month, 4% lower than the Paris median. A household would need about $37,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $155,000, about the same as the Paris median, which means a monthly payment of about $956 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Paris | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent4% lower than Paris | $930 | $971 | $1,403 |
| Median home value3% higher than Paris | $155,000 | $150,000 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income4% higher than Paris | 3.3x | 3.2x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent1 points lower than Paris | 47% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them6 points lower than Paris | 42% | 48% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points higher than Paris | 16% | 14% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Paris | 1976 | 1980 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $848
- Property tax
- $108
- Median rent, for comparison
- $930
Based on a $155,000 home in Central Paris, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Paris | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeAbout the same as Paris | $46,800 | $47,239 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Paris | 3.2% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line6 points higher than Paris | 32% | 26% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Paris | 16% | 19% | 34% |
| Average commute7% higher than Paris | 17 min | 16 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home3 points lower than Paris | 4.8% | 7.8% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Paris | 2.5% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Paris | 85% | 83% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingModerate
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in Central Paris
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Paris
- 1B-South ParisMedian rent $1,020
- 2C+Southeast ParisMedian rent $1,140
- 3C-West ParisMedian rent $920
- 5DSouthwest ParisMedian rent $500
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+Northeast CorsicanaCorsicana
- D+Southwest VictoriaVictoria
- C-Central PlainviewPlainview
Questions about Central Paris
Is Central Paris a good place to live?
Central Paris covers part of Paris, TX, home to about 8,700 people. It gets a C-, just below the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 5 areas we score in Paris. It does best on getting around and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in Central Paris?
Renters in Central Paris pay a median of $930 a month, 4% lower than the Paris median. The median home is worth $155,000, 3% higher than the Paris median. A median home costs 3.3x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Paris.
What schools serve Central Paris?
The closest rated public schools are Justiss Elementary (elementary, rated C), Crockett Intermediate (middle, rated D) and North Lamar High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 8 Census block groups in this part of Paris that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.